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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.
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School Overview

School
Charles J Caruso Middle School
1801 Montgomery Rd
Deerfield, IL 60015
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Half Day School
239 Olde Half Day Rd
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Charles J Caruso Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Half Day School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 431 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 8:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 613 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 13:1 is equal to 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
431 students
613 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Charles J Caruso Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Half Day School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Charles J Caruso Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Half Day School.
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
46 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Charles J Caruso Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Half Day School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Charles J Caruso Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Deerfield School District 109 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Half Day School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lincolnshire-Prairieview School District 103 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#137 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
#63 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Charles J Caruso Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Half Day School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
66%
(Top 5% in IL)
70%
(Top 5% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Charles J Caruso Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Deerfield School District 109 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Half Day School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lincolnshire-Prairieview School District 103 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
59%
(Top 10% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
67%
(Top 5% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Charles J Caruso Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Deerfield School District 109 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Half Day School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lincolnshire-Prairieview School District 103 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
88%
(Top 1% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Charles J Caruso Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Half Day School by grade.
Grade 3 Students
-
194
Grade 4 Students
-
207
Grade 5 Students
-
212
Grade 6 Students
140
-
Grade 7 Students
149
-
Grade 8 Students
142
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
50%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Charles J Caruso Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Deerfield School District 109 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Half Day School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lincolnshire-Prairieview School District 103 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Charles J Caruso Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Deerfield School District 109 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Half Day School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lincolnshire-Prairieview School District 103 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Charles J Caruso Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Deerfield School District 109 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Half Day School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lincolnshire-Prairieview School District 103 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
82%
41%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Charles J Caruso Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Deerfield School District 109 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Half Day School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lincolnshire-Prairieview School District 103 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Charles J Caruso Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Deerfield School District 109 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Half Day School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lincolnshire-Prairieview School District 103 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.32
0.58
This chart showcases the diversity score of Charles J Caruso Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Deerfield School District 109 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Half Day School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lincolnshire-Prairieview School District 103 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Charles J Caruso Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Deerfield School District 109 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Half Day School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lincolnshire-Prairieview School District 103 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(11-12 School Year Data)
1%
(11-12 School Year Data)
 
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