Summary:
The Prairie Central CUSD 8 district in Illinois is home to two middle schools: Prairie Central Junior High School and Prairie Central Upper Elementary. These schools serve students in grades 5-8 and are located in the Prairie Central area.
Based on the data, Prairie Central Upper Elementary appears to be the standout school in the district, with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the district and state averages across multiple grade levels. The school also has strong science proficiency for 5th-grade students and a lower chronic absenteeism rate than Prairie Central Junior High School. In contrast, Prairie Central Junior High School has lower proficiency rates across the board, especially in Mathematics.
Both schools have relatively low student-teacher ratios and high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that the district serves a predominantly low-income population. The data suggests that while Prairie Central Upper Elementary is performing well, there is room for improvement at Prairie Central Junior High School, particularly in addressing the school's low proficiency rates in Mathematics.
Thank you for your feedback!