Carthage Middle School

Carthage ESD 317
210 S Adams St
Carthage, IL 62321
171 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Carthage Middle School, located at 210 S Adams St in Carthage, Illinois, serves as a central hub for student development within the Hancock County community. As part of the local educational landscape, the school focuses on bridging the gap between elementary and high school, providing a structured environment that prioritizes core academic subjects alongside social and emotional growth. The facility is designed to support the specific needs of early adolescents, fostering an atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and prepare for the challenges of secondary education.

Beyond the classroom, Carthage Middle School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and student engagement. The school typically offers a range of extracurricular opportunities that allow students to participate in athletics, arts, and clubs, helping to cultivate well-rounded individuals. By maintaining a focus on school spirit and personal responsibility, the institution plays a vital role in the Carthage community, working to ensure that its students are equipped with the foundational knowledge and character traits necessary for long-term success.
171
Total Students
12.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    162 (94.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (4.7 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.6 %)
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: Carthage ESD 317
Phone: (217)357-3914
Website: http://www.cesd317.org
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 171
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 5 36
Grade 6 42
Grade 7 56
Grade 8 37
Gender Ratio