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Carbondale Middle School vs. Murphysboro Middle School

Should you attend Carbondale Middle School or Murphysboro Middle 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
Carbondale Middle School
1150 E Grand Ave
Carbondale, IL 62901
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Murphysboro Middle School
2125 Spruce St
Murphysboro, IL 62966
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Carbondale Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 468 students in grades 6-8, Carbondale Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (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 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 432 students in grades 6-8, Murphysboro Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
468 students
432 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Carbondale Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Murphysboro Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Carbondale Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Murphysboro Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
35 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Carbondale Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Murphysboro Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Carbondale Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Carbondale Education Service District 95 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 Murphysboro Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2751 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
#2786 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Carbondale Middle 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 Murphysboro Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
10%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
12%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carbondale Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Carbondale Education Service District 95 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 Murphysboro Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
15%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
10%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carbondale Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Carbondale Education Service District 95 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 Murphysboro Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Carbondale Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Murphysboro Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
160
136
Grade 7 Students
157
156
Grade 8 Students
151
139
Grade 9 Students
-
1

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Carbondale Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Carbondale Education Service District 95 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 Murphysboro Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Carbondale Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Carbondale Education Service District 95 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 Murphysboro Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
50%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Carbondale Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Carbondale Education Service District 95 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 Murphysboro Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
29%
68%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Carbondale Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Carbondale Education Service District 95 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 Murphysboro Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186 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
9%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Carbondale Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Carbondale Education Service District 95 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 Murphysboro Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.65
0.50
This chart showcases the diversity score of Carbondale Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Carbondale Education Service District 95 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 Murphysboro Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186 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
4%
80%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Carbondale Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Carbondale Education Service District 95 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 Murphysboro Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
(12-13 School Year Data)
21%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Carbondale Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Carbondale Education Service District 95 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2012-13 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Murphysboro Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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