Carbondale Middle School
Carbondale, IL · Carbondale ESD 95 · Grades 6 - 8
624th of 685 Illinois middle schools statewide · better than 9%· Stable
Carbondale Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Carbondale Middle School 624th of 685 Illinois middle schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 9% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 10th in 2019 to 9th in 2025.
Carbondale Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Carbondale Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 468 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 46.8% | 49.4% | ▲ 2.6 pts | |
| White | 30.1% | 28.6% | ▼ 1.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 13.6% | 9.8% | ▼ 3.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.6% | 9.0% | ▲ 4.4 pts | |
| Asian | 3.9% | 2.4% | ▼ 1.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.0% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.0 pts |
Homes near Carbondale Middle School
Typical home value $129K in zip 62901 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2008
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Carbondale Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Carterville Jr High SchCarterville CUSD 5 · 7 mi away192nd of 685
ELA 64% · Math 49% - 10Carterville Intermediate SchCarterville CUSD 5 · 7.1 mi away68th of 685
ELA 74% · Math 67% - 2Murphysboro Middle SchoolMurphysboro CUSD 186 · 8.9 mi away559th of 685
ELA 36% · Math 20% - 6Herrin Middle SchoolHerrin CUSD 4 · 10.7 mi away282nd of 685
ELA 63% · Math 36% - 5Cobden Jr High SchoolCobden SUD 17 · 12.9 mi away368th of 685
ELA 57% · Math 28% - 4Marion Jr High SchoolMarion CUSD 2 · 13.8 mi away443rd of 685
ELA 44% · Math 31% - 10Elverado Junior High SchoolElverado CUSD 196 · 15.3 mi away18th of 685
ELA 81% - 2Washington Middle SchoolJohnston City CUSD 1 · 16.3 mi away565th of 685
ELA 38% · Math 17%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Carbondale Middle School in?
Carbondale Middle School is part of the Carbondale ESD 95 district in Carbondale, Illinois.
Is Carbondale Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Carbondale Middle School 624th of 685 Illinois middle schools (better than 9% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Carbondale Middle School?
Black 49%, White 29%, Hispanic 10%, Two or more races 9% (468 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Carbondale Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 62901 is $129K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.