Serving 582 students in grades 6-8, Central Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 582 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 70%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 29% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 41% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Central Middle School ranks within the top 50% 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 0.70, which is equal to 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 #1646 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Central Middle School?
582 students attend Central Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Central Middle School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 27% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Middle School?
Central Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Central Middle School offer ?
Central Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Central Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 582 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 70%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 29% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 41% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
