Cary Jr High School in Cary, IL

At a glance

Reported students

761

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

12.5:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Illinois middle enrollment

86th percentile

Compared with 703 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

443

Cary Jr High School: 761 reported students.

State peer staffing position

48th percentile

12.5:1 reported; state peer median 12.7:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 767
Teachers (FTE): 70
Student–teacher ratio: 11:1

What the reported data says about Cary Jr High School

Cary Jr High School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Cary. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Cary CCSD 26. NCES reports 761 students for 2024–25.

Among 703 middle schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 413 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 86th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.5:1, close to the Illinois median of 12.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (69.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (23.5%). English learners represent 10.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Cary Jr High School

1How do the reported 12.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 61 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 10.8%
Students with disabilities: 11.1%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 28.5%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 1
Social workers (FTE): 2

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White69.9%
Hispanic23.5%
Black0.4%
Asian1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial4.5%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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Public schools near Cary Jr High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Prairie Grove Junior High School Middle · Prairie Grove CSD 46	05–08	357	2.3 mi
Fox River Grove Middle School Middle · Fox River Grove Cons SD 3	05–08	174	2.6 mi
Hannah Beardsley Middle School Middle · Crystal Lake CCSD 47	06–08	829	3.2 mi
Matthews Middle School Middle · Wauconda CUSD 118	06–08	451	4.6 mi
Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch Middle · Crystal Lake CCSD 47	06–08	737	5.1 mi
Lundahl Middle School Middle · Crystal Lake CCSD 47	06–08	797	5.2 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Cary Jr High School

What grades does Cary Jr High School serve?

Cary Jr High School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Cary CCSD 26.

How many students attend Cary Jr High School?

Cary Jr High School reported 761 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 86th percentile among 703 Illinois middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 767 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Cary Jr High School?

The calculated ratio is 12.5:1, based on 761 students and 61 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 12.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Cary Jr High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Cary Jr High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Cary CCSD 26 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Cary Jr High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

28.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Cary Jr High School in?

Cary Jr High School is part of Cary CCSD 26, based in Cary, IL, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Cary Jr High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Prairie Grove Junior High School (2.3 mi), Fox River Grove Middle School (2.6 mi), Hannah Beardsley Middle School (3.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.