Serving 125 students in grades 6-8, Bushnell-prairie City Jr High School ranks in the bottom 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 125 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Top 1% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bushnell-prairie City Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Bushnell-prairie City Jr High School's student population of 125 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
125 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bushnell-prairie City Jr High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)6-9%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
27%
Black
8%
17%
White
87%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Bushnell-prairie City Jr High School?
125 students attend Bushnell-prairie City Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Bushnell-prairie City Jr High School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bushnell-prairie City Jr High School?
Bushnell-prairie City Jr High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bushnell-prairie City Jr High School offer ?
Bushnell-prairie City Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Bushnell-prairie City Jr High School part of?
Bushnell-prairie City Jr High School is part of Bushnell Prairie City CUSD 170 School District.
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