Walter R Sundling Middle School vs. Carl Sandburg Middle School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Walter R Sundling Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Carl Sandburg Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 679 students in grades 6-8, Walter R Sundling Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 468 students in grades 6-8, Carl Sandburg Middle 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 23% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). 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 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
679 students
468 students
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
40 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1240 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1770 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
24%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
42%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
223
167
Grade 7 Students
228
149
Grade 8 Students
228
152
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
7%
% Hispanic
45%
48%
% Black
7%
3%
% White
35%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
11%