Central Jr High School
Central Jr High School serves 417 students in grades 7-8.
Central Jr High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2018-19 school year.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: 7-8
- Students: 417 students
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Central Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Central Jr High School's student population of 417 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
417 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Central Jr High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,655 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Central Jr High School is 0.65, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1204 out of 3655 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
38%

Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%

Hispanic
6%
27%

Black
39%
17%

White
44%
47%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
44%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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