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Marion Jr High School vs. Carterville Jr High School

Should you attend Marion Jr High School or Carterville Jr High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Marion Jr High School
1609 W Main St
Marion, IL 62959
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Carterville Jr High School
816 S Division St
Carterville, IL 62918
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Carterville Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 704 students in grades 6-8, Marion Jr High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is equal to the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 348 students in grades 7-8, Carterville Jr High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
7-8
Total Students
704 students
348 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Marion Jr High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Carterville Jr High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Marion Jr High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Carterville Jr High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
21 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Marion Jr High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Carterville Jr High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Marion Jr High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Marion CUSD 2 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Carterville Jr High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Carterville CUSD 5 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1406 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
#548 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Marion Jr High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Carterville Jr High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
27%
(Top 50% in IL)
42%
(Top 20% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Marion Jr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Marion CUSD 2 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carterville Jr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Carterville CUSD 5 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
29%
(Top 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
48%
(Top 20% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Marion Jr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Marion CUSD 2 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carterville Jr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Carterville CUSD 5 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
47%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 30% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Marion Jr High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Carterville Jr High School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
221
-
Grade 7 Students
241
177
Grade 8 Students
242
171

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Marion Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Marion CUSD 2 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Carterville Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Carterville CUSD 5 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Marion Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Marion CUSD 2 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Carterville Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Carterville CUSD 5 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
9%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Marion Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Marion CUSD 2 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Carterville Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Carterville CUSD 5 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
74%
80%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Marion Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Marion CUSD 2 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Carterville Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Carterville CUSD 5 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Marion Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Marion CUSD 2 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Carterville Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Carterville CUSD 5 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.43
0.35
This chart showcases the diversity score of Marion Jr High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Marion CUSD 2 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Carterville Jr High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Carterville CUSD 5 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
32%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Marion Jr High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Marion CUSD 2 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Carterville Jr High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Carterville CUSD 5 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
(15-16 School Year Data)
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Marion Jr High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Marion CUSD 2 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2015-16 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Carterville Jr High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Carterville CUSD 5 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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