Pontiac Jr High School vs. Prairie Central Elementary School
Should I attend Pontiac Jr High School or Prairie Central Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 347 students in grades 6-8, Pontiac 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 8% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 355 students in grades 2-4, Prairie Central Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 35% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower 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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
2-4
Total Students
347 students
355 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3134 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1548 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
21%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 2 Students
-
136
Grade 3 Students
-
89
Grade 4 Students
-
130
Grade 6 Students
112
-
Grade 7 Students
118
-
Grade 8 Students
117
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
17%
8%
% Black
4%
n/a
% White
73%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.22
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
