Prairie Central Jr High School

800 N Wood St
Forrest, IL 61741
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Top 30%
Serving 254 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 35% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 254 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 30% in IL
  • : 33% (Top 30%)
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Prairie Central Jr High School's student population of 254 students has declined by 12% 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
254 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Prairie Central Jr High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie Central Jr High School is 0.28, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IL)
#1082 out of 3663 schools
(Top 30%)
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33%
28%
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35%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
11%
27%
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Black
1%
17%
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White
84%
47%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.28
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Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Prairie Central Jr High School's ranking?
Prairie Central Jr High School is ranked #1082 out of 3,663 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 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Prairie Central Jr High School?
254 students attend Prairie Central Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Prairie Central Jr High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie Central Jr High School?
Prairie Central Jr High School has a student ration of 12:1, 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)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 254 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 33% (Top 30%)
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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