Charleston Middle School
Charleston, IL · Charleston CUSD 1 · Grades 7 - 8
452nd of 685 Illinois middle schools statewide · better than 34%· Stable
Charleston Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Charleston Middle School 452nd of 685 Illinois middle schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 34% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 36th in 2019 to 34th in 2025.
Charleston Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Charleston Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 395 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.9% | 81.0% | ▼ 7.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.7% | 7.1% | ▲ 5.4 pts | |
| Black | 3.4% | 5.6% | ▲ 2.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 2.2% | 5.1% | ▲ 2.9 pts | |
| Asian | 1.7% | 1.3% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 2.2% | 0.0% | ▼ 2.2 pts |
Homes near Charleston Middle School
Typical home value $168K in zip 61920 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Charleston Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Jefferson Elem SchoolCharleston CUSD 1 · 0.8 mi away488th of 685
ELA 45% · Math 23% - 4Mattoon Middle SchoolMattoon CUSD 2 · 10.6 mi away414th of 685
ELA 47% · Math 32% - 3Cumberland Middle SchoolCumberland CUSD 77 · 16 mi away541st of 685
ELA 36% · Math 23% - 7East Prairie Middle SchoolTuscola CUSD 301 · 21.9 mi away229th of 685
ELA 70% · Math 37% - 6Sullivan Middle SchoolSullivan CUSD 300 · 24.9 mi away338th of 685
ELA 58% · Math 33% - 6Marshall Jr High SchoolMarshall CUSD 2C · 25.6 mi away316th of 685
ELA 57% · Math 37% - 6Villa Grove Jr High SchoolVilla Grove CUSD 302 · 26.2 mi away330th of 685
ELA 65% · Math 28% - 7Mayo Middle SchoolParis-Union SD 95 · 26.7 mi away242nd of 685
ELA 68% · Math 37%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Charleston Middle School in?
Charleston Middle School is part of the Charleston CUSD 1 district in Charleston, Illinois.
Is Charleston Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Charleston Middle School 452nd of 685 Illinois middle schools (better than 34% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Charleston Middle School?
White 81%, Two or more races 7%, Black 6%, Hispanic 5% (395 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Charleston Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 61920 is $168K 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.