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Carpentersville Middle School

100 Cleveland Ave, Carpentersville, IL 60110CUSD 300 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
1,177
Students
Total enrolled
$19,479
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 36% vs nat'l
13.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 14% vs nat'l
41/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 17% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,177 students in grades 06–08 in Carpentersville, Illinois.
36% above average funding
District spends $19,479 per pupil, 36% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 41th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Carpentersville Middle School is a very large middle in Carpentersville, Illinois, serving grades 06–08 with 1,177 students. The district invests $19,479 per student — 36% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 74% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Carpentersville Middle School

1,177
Total Students
13.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
74%
Free Lunch
89
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution601 male · 576 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility74%
National avg 52% · 874 students
Student Composition
85%
Asian1%
White6%
Hispanic / Latino85%
Black6%
Multiracial1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 170855004910

Academic Outcomes at Carpentersville Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
41
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 41th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 36th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 60110

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,479Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$19,479
State avg
$20,102
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,571
Student Support$3,701
Administration$2,338
Operations$2,922
Other$1,948
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $19,479 spent per student, an estimated $8,629 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
36%
56%
State government
36.4%
Local (property tax)
56.0%
Federal programs
7.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $19,479/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 74% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Westfield Community SchoolLiberty Elementary SchoolLakewood SchoolGilberts Elem Sch
+14 more
↓
Middle
Dundee Middle SchoolHampshire Middle SchoolAlgonquin Middle School
↓
High School
Dundee-Crown High SchoolHarry D Jacobs High SchoolHampshire High SchoolOak Ridge School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyKane County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictCUSD 300 →
Phone: (847)426-1380
NCES ID: 170855004910
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Carpentersville seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in CUSD 300
High
Dundee-Crown High School
2,636 students · 09–12
● 41 opp63% FRL
High
Harry D Jacobs High School
2,080 students · 09–12
● 61 opp30% FRL
High
Hampshire High School
1,938 students · 09–12
● 58 opp25% FRL
Elem
Westfield Community School
1,354 students · PK–08
● 61 opp34% FRL
Mid
Dundee Middle School
1,129 students · 06–08
● 39 opp29% FRL
Mid
Hampshire Middle School
795 students · 06–08
● 58 opp28% FRL
Elem
Liberty Elementary School
768 students · PK–05
● 41 opp35% FRL
Elem
Lakewood School
759 students · PK–05
● 41 opp73% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
100 Cleveland Ave, Carpentersville, IL 60110
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.