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Prairie Central Jr High School

800 N Wood St
Forrest, IL 61741
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Top 30%
Serving 228 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 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 228 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 30% in IL
  • : 33% (Top 30%)
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Prairie Central Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Prairie Central Jr High School's student population of 228 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
228 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
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.
This School
State Level (IL)
#994 out of 3426 schools
(Top 30%)
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(20-21)
33%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Prairie Central Jr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
34%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Prairie Central Jr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
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Hispanic
11%
27%
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Black
n/a
17%
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White
85%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.27
This chart displays the diversity score of Prairie Central Jr High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Prairie Central Jr High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Prairie Central Jr High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie Central Jr High School's ranking?
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?
228 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, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
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 14:1.
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?
Prairie Central Jr High School is part of Prairie Central CUSD 8 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 228 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 33% (Top 30%)
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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