Summary:
The 62231 zip code is home to a single middle school, Carlyle Junior High School, which serves students in grades 6-8 within the Carlyle CUSD 1 district. Despite being the sole middle school option in the area, Carlyle Junior High has consistently performed above average, ranking in the top quarter of Illinois middle schools and maintaining a 3-4 star rating from SchoolDigger.
Academically, Carlyle Junior High excels in English Language Arts, with 69.7% of students proficient or better, outpacing the state average of 53.1%. However, the school lags behind the state average in Mathematics proficiency, with only 33.6% of students meeting or exceeding standards compared to the state's 38.5%. Science performance is mixed, with 5th graders outperforming the state average but 8th graders falling slightly behind.
The school serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with 44.96% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite this, Carlyle Junior High benefits from a lower-than-average student-teacher ratio of 12.3 and higher-than-average spending per student of $12,310, which may contribute to the school's overall above-average performance. Going forward, the school could focus on improving Mathematics instruction and providing targeted support for its economically disadvantaged student population to ensure all students have the resources and opportunities to succeed.
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