Carruthers Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade 3-5

80 Candy Ln, Murphysboro, IL

Murphysboro Community Unit School District No. 186

426 Students

C+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mr Bill Huppert

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1

Math Proficiency
29%

Reading Proficiency
34%

C+

Academics

B+

Teachers

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Academics

Reading Proficiency

34%

Math Proficiency

29%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 15:1 Teachers 29	Full Time Teachers 29
Teachers in First or Second Year 6.2%

Test Scores

Equity

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

446:1

Student Diversity

Female 52.3%	Male 47.7%
White 64.4%	Black 15.3%
Hispanic 11.5%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

4.0 parent

11/16/2013

I went to this school and now my kids have went here. I am very happy with Carruthers. Any problems that have come up have been taken care of immediately. The staff is friendly and welcoming and the teachers are wonderful.

5.0 other

9/23/2013

Oh my gosh! This is the best school ever! The teachers rock and really are dedicated to their job! Mrs. Bunselmeyer is the most amazing principal any school could ever have! The environment is safe. I loved Carruthers so much! I wish u could go back to this school!!! Oh and the food was amazing too!...

1.0 parent

9/21/2012

This is a horrible school. The principal is completely unprofessional, rude, and hateful. The teachers could possibly be fine with better leadership, but currently follow her lead. Students are punished using isolation and restraining. If your child is pegged as a problem, they are treated as if the...

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Illinois Jackson County Murphysboro 62966

Carruthers Elementary School is a public school for students in grades 3-5 in Murphysboro, IL, in the Murphysboro neighborhood, and is served by the Murphysboro Community Unit School District No. 186 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 426 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 29% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 34% are proficient in reading. Carruthers Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $138,545. Discover additional schools in the area, like Tcse Aspire Academy, Murphysboro High School, Cope Alternative School, and more. Learn more about what Murphysboro has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Carruthers Elementary School.

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