Serving 232 students in grades 7-8, Prairie Central Jr High School ranks in the top 30% 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 33% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 232 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 33% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 34% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Prairie Central Jr High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie Central Jr High School is 0.27, 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.
Prairie Central Jr High School is ranked #994 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Prairie Central Jr High School?
232 students attend Prairie Central Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Prairie Central Jr High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie Central Jr High School?
Prairie Central Jr High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Prairie Central Jr High School offer ?
Prairie Central Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Prairie Central Jr High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 232 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 33% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 34% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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