Cary Jr High School vs. Hannah Beardsley Middle School
Should you attend Cary Jr High School or Hannah Beardsley Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 681 students in grades 6-8, Cary Jr High School ranks in the top 30% 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 26% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 847 students in grades 6-8, Hannah Beardsley 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 26% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
681 students
847 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
59 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1018 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1505 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
26%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
61%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
1
-
Grade 6 Students
212
265
Grade 7 Students
213
286
Grade 8 Students
255
296
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
23%
28%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
67%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.51
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
91%
