Top Rankings
Central A & M Community Unit School District 21 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 165 students in Central A & M Community Unit School District 21. This district's average middle testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public middle schools in Illinois.
Public Middle Schools in Central A & M Community Unit School District 21 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 29% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,599 Schools
# Students
750 Students
621,275 Students
# Teachers
72 Teachers
47,955 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Central A & M Community Unit School District 21, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#545 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Graduation Rate
77%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
1%
30%
% Black
1%
22%
% White
95%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,373 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,807 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,373
$22,423
Spending / Student
$17,807
$21,662
Best Central A & M Community Unit School District 21 Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central A & M Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
404 Colegrove St Ste A
Assumption, IL 62510
(217) 226-4241
Assumption, IL 62510
(217) 226-4241
Gr: 6-8 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Kemmerer Village School
Alternative School
941 N 2500 East Rd
Assumption, IL 62510
(217) 226-4012
Assumption, IL 62510
(217) 226-4012
Gr: 6-12
Recent Articles
Bullying, Name-Calling & Put-Downs: Parent Guide 2025
Practical tips for parents to address bullying, name-calling, and put-downs—with 2025 data, policies, and expert strategies.
What Is a Magnet School? (2025 Guide)
Explore what a magnet school is, how it works, and its benefits in 2025. Clear explanation for parents, students, and educators.
Cooperative Learning in 2025: Evidence, Best Practices & Challenges
Explore cooperative learning in 2025—new data, updated practices, expert insights for educators and families.
