Carruthers Elementary School in Murphysboro, IL

Carruthers Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade 3-5

80 Candy Ln, Murphysboro, IL

Murphysboro Community Unit School District No. 186

420 Students

C+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mr Bill Huppert

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1

Math Proficiency
11%

Reading Proficiency
15%

C+

Academics

B+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

15%

Math Proficiency

11%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

13:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

6.2%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

446:1

Student Diversity

Male

52.7%

Female

47.3%

White

66.3%

Black

15.8%

Two or more races

9.6%

Hispanic

8.1%

Asian or Pacific Islander

<1%

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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Average Home Value

$133,952

Median Lot Size

13,503 Sq Ft

% Renters

43%

Average Household Income

$53,032

% of College Grads

19.6%

Median Age

Average House Size

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Murphysboro High School

9th to 12th
Public

B-

Cope Alternative School

6th to 12th
Public

Tri-County Center

K to 12th
Public

Murphysboro Dog Park

Murphysboro Bocce Ball Courts

Lake Murphysboro State Park

Camping
Fishing
Picnic Area

Riverside Park

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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 420 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 11% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 15% are proficient in reading. Carruthers Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $133,952. Discover additional schools in the area, like Murphysboro High School, Cope Alternative School, Tri-County Center, 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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