Charles J Caruso Middle School vs. Half Day School
Should you attend Charles J Caruso Middle School or Half Day 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
Top Rankings
Charles J Caruso Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Half Day School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 440 students in grades 6-8, Charles J Caruso Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 633 students in grades 3-5, Half Day School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher 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 59% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
3-5
Total Students
440 students
633 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
46 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#137 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#63 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
70%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
67%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
88%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 3 Students
-
199
Grade 4 Students
-
210
Grade 5 Students
-
224
Grade 6 Students
149
-
Grade 7 Students
139
-
Grade 8 Students
152
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
47%
% Hispanic
6%
4%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
83%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.30
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
1%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%