Serving 406 students in grades 8, Central Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 8
Enrollment: 406 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 42%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 39% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 56% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 77% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Central Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Middle School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Central Middle School is ranked #410 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Central Middle School?
406 students attend Central Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Central Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Middle School?
Central Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Central Middle School offer ?
Central Middle School offers enrollment in grades 8
What school district is Central Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 8
Enrollment: 406 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 42%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 39% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 56% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 77% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
