School Overview
Carterville Junior High School, located at 816 S. Division St. in Carterville, Illinois, serves as a key educational hub for students in the Carterville Community Unit School District 5. As a junior high facility, it is dedicated to supporting the academic and social development of students during their critical middle-school years. The school is known for being part of a district that emphasizes student achievement and community engagement, providing a bridge between elementary education and the more rigorous demands of the high school level.

Academically, Carterville Junior High typically offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for high school success, often including core subjects like mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies, alongside various elective opportunities. The school fosters a supportive environment that encourages extracurricular participation, such as athletics and student organizations, which helps to build a well-rounded school culture. For families moving to the area, the school is often highlighted for its commitment to maintaining high educational standards and its integration into the close-knit Carterville community.
344
Total Students
23.2
Full-Time Teachers
14.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carterville Jr High Sch
Demographic Student Count
White272
Hispanic26
Black9
Asian8
Two or More28
American Indian1
  • White
    272 (79.1%)
  • Two or More
    28 (8.1%)
  • Hispanic
    26 (7.6%)
  • Black
    9 (2.6%)
  • Asian
    8 (2.3%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Carterville CUSD 5
Phone: (618)985-4500
Website: http://www.cartervillelions.com
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 344
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 7 166
Grade 8 176
Grade 9 2

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Carterville Jr High Sch
Grade Student Count
Grade 7166
Grade 8176
Grade 92
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Carterville Jr High Sch
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female16949.1%
Male17550.9%