Serving 745 students in grades 6-8, Cary Jr High School ranks in the top 30% 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 26% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher 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 Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 745 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 32%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 26% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 41% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 66% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Cary Jr High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cary Jr High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. 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?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Cary Jr High School?
745 students attend Cary Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Cary Jr High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cary Jr High School?
Cary Jr High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cary Jr High School offer ?
Cary Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Cary Jr High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 745 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 32%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 26% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 41% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 66% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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