Overview

Carruthers Elementary School is a public school in Murphysboro, IL. It is one of 2 elementary schools in Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186.

School Rating

Carruthers Elementary School is performing below average compared to public and charter schools in Illinois with the same grade levels.
2/10
GreatSchools Rating

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ACADEMICS

Test Scores

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About the School

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Neighborhood

80 Candy Lane
Murphysboro, IL 62966
School leader: Mr Matthew Todd
(618) 687-3231
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School attendance zone
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Nearby Schools

  • 2 /10
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    2.5 (2 Reviews)
  • NA
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    5.0 (4 Reviews)
  • NA
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  • NA
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    0 (0 Reviews)
  • NA
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  • NA
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    0 (0 Reviews)
  • NA
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    0 (0 Reviews)
  • NA
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  • NA
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    4.6 (7 Reviews)
  • 9 /10
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  • 9 /10
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  • 8 /10
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  • 7 /10
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  • 7 /10
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    3.9 (8 Reviews)
  • 6 /10
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  • 6 /10
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    0 (0 Reviews)
  • 6 /10
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  • 5 /10
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    4.0 (4 Reviews)
  • 4 /10
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    3.2 (6 Reviews)