Serving 470 students in grades 7-8, Carl Sandburg 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 24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (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 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 470 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 55%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 24% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 42% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Carl Sandburg Jr High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carl Sandburg Jr High School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Carl Sandburg Jr High School?
470 students attend Carl Sandburg Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Carl Sandburg Jr High School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carl Sandburg Jr High School?
Carl Sandburg Jr High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carl Sandburg Jr High School offer ?
Carl Sandburg Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Carl Sandburg Jr High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 470 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 55%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 24% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 42% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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