Summary:
The city of Forrest, Illinois is home to two middle schools, Prairie Central Junior High School and Prairie Central Upper Elementary, both of which serve students in the Prairie Central CUSD 8 district. These schools have maintained consistent performance, with Prairie Central Junior High School ranking 540 out of 1,368 Illinois middle schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Both schools excel in English Language Arts, with significantly higher proficiency rates compared to the district and state averages. However, their mathematics proficiency rates are lower than the district and state averages, suggesting an area for improvement. The schools serve a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Despite these challenges, the schools are allocating resources efficiently, with relatively low student-teacher ratios and per-student spending.
Overall, Prairie Central Junior High School and Prairie Central Upper Elementary are performing well within their district and the state of Illinois, with particular strengths in English Language Arts. While there are opportunities for improvement, especially in mathematics, the schools' consistent performance and efficient resource allocation suggest they are providing a quality education to their students.
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