CARTERVILLE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

Carterville Intermediate Sch is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Carterville CUSD 5 school district, located in Carterville, IL with about 492 students offering grade levels from 4th Grade to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 28 teachers, Carterville Intermediate Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Carterville Intermediate School, located at 300 School St in Carterville, Illinois, serves as a key educational facility within the Carterville Community Unit School District 5. As an intermediate school, it typically bridges the gap between primary elementary education and the middle school years, generally focusing on students in the upper elementary grades (typically 3rd through 5th grade). The school is situated in a quiet residential area, reflecting the community-oriented nature of the district.

The school is known for being part of a district that emphasizes academic growth and student development within a supportive small-town environment. Like other schools in the Carterville district, it aims to provide a well-rounded curriculum that prepares students for the transition to the junior high level, often balancing core academic subjects with extracurricular opportunities. Families in the area frequently choose the district for its reputation for strong community involvement and consistent academic standards.

For more information, contact Carterville Intermediate Sch at (618) 985-6411 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.