Serving 580 students in grades 5-8, Central School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 580 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 65% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 68% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Central School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central School is 0.32, 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 School is ranked #59 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Central School?
580 students attend Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Central School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central School?
Central School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 580 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 65% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 68% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
