C+
Average
62/100

West Carroll Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 633 S East St, Mount Carroll, IL 61053
Overall
C+
62/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
1.2 grade levels below the U.S. average · 38th percentile in Illinois
Growth
B
Students gain 1.13 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 56th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Illinois schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

62
Repit Score
out of 100
181
Students
enrolled
12.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%38/1001.2 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%56/100Students gain 1.13 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.95 in 2009–19; 69th percentile in Illinois (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%86/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 62% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Illinois schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −5 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Illinois. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency24% (−2 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency10% (−12 pts vs. state avg 22%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Illinois state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White27%12%reading -11 pts, math -19 pts22nd percentile (list)
Hispanic10%10%reading -9 pts, math -2 pts27th percentile (list)
Low-income22%12%reading -8 pts, math -12 pts43rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 633 S East St
City Mount Carroll
ZIP Code 61053
District 1700310
NCES School ID 170031004976
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 61053

Understanding the community around West Carroll Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $63,710
Per Capita Income $29,801
Poverty Rate 10.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 22.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.4%
High School or Higher 90.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $108,200
Median Rent $734
Owner-Occupied 78.4%
Renter-Occupied 21.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for West Carroll Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 45.3%
Female 54.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 81.2%
Hispanic/Latino 12.2%
Two or More Races 3.3%
Black 2.2%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian 0.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 181
Teachers (FTE) 14.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for West Carroll Middle School?
West Carroll Middle School has a Repit School Score of 62 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend West Carroll Middle School?
West Carroll Middle School has 181 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1.
What grades does West Carroll Middle School serve?
West Carroll Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does West Carroll Middle School receive per student?
West Carroll Middle School receives $17,723 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around West Carroll Middle School in 61053 ▼
Avg Home Value
$152,643
Avg Monthly Rent
$828
1-Year Change
+14.9%
% Renters
21.6%

About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026