Bushnell-Prairie City High School is a public four-year high school located at 845 North Walnut Street in Bushnell, Illinois, a small city in McDonough County, Illinois, in the Midwestern United States.
Serving 131 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 131 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bushnell-Prairie City Jr High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Bushnell, IL, encompassing approximately 133 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 7.6 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest edge being 11.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bushnell-prairie City Jr High School's student population of 131 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
131 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bushnell-prairie City Jr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bushnell-prairie City Jr High School is 0.22, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2279 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
4%
29%
Black
3%
16%
White
88%
45%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.2%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Spartan Blue
School Mascot
Spartans
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bushnell-prairie City Jr High School's ranking?
Bushnell-prairie City Jr High School is ranked #2279 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Bushnell-prairie City Jr High School?
131 students attend Bushnell-prairie City Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Bushnell-prairie City Jr High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bushnell-prairie City Jr High School?
Bushnell-prairie City Jr High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
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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