Serving 534 students in grades 5-8, Centralia Junior 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 was 11% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 30% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
534 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)11%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)21%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
5%
27%
Black
15%
17%
White
70%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
28%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% IL state average).
How many students attend Centralia Junior High School?
534 students attend Centralia Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Centralia Junior High School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Centralia Junior High School?
Centralia Junior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Centralia Junior High School offer ?
Centralia Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Centralia Junior High School part of?
Centralia Junior High School is part of Centralia School District 135.
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