Middle Schools in Central CUSD 301


Summary:

The Central CUSD 301 district in Illinois is home to two standout middle schools: Prairie Knolls Middle School and Central Middle School. Both schools have consistently ranked among the top-performing middle schools in the state, with exceptional academic outcomes and a strong commitment to educational excellence.

Prairie Knolls Middle School and Central Middle School have maintained 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger for the past three school years, and both schools outperformed the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels. Prairie Knolls Middle School ranked in the top 10% of Illinois middle schools, while Central Middle School ranked in the top 8%, demonstrating their exceptional academic performance.

The data also reveals that both schools have relatively low rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, indicating a relatively affluent student population. Additionally, the schools' efficient resource allocation, with low student-teacher ratios and high per-student spending, suggests that they are effectively supporting student learning and success. These insights highlight the exceptional educational opportunities available to students in the Central CUSD 301 district, and the potential for collaboration between the two middle schools to further enhance educational outcomes across the district.

District Detail

 275 South St
Burlington, IL 60109-0396

 (847) 464-6005

SchoolDigger Rank:
84th of 811 Illinois districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 5,082

Primary Schools: 4
Middle Schools: 2
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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