Middle Schools in Central School District 51

Summary:

Central School District 51 is home to a single standout middle school, Central Intermediate School, which serves grades 5-8. This high-performing institution is ranked among the top 7.4% of middle schools in Illinois, consistently earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Central Intermediate School boasts exceptional academic outcomes, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science significantly exceeding the district and state averages. The school's 81.3% ELA proficiency and 58% Math proficiency are particularly impressive, along with its low chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%. Additionally, the school's higher-than-average per-student spending of $11,042 and lower student-teacher ratio of 16.4 suggest a strong focus on individualized attention and educational resources.

Overall, Central School District 51 is home to a standout middle school that consistently delivers exceptional educational outcomes for its students. Central Intermediate School is a shining example of academic excellence, providing a high-quality learning environment that sets its students up for success.

District Detail

1301 Eagle Ave
Washington, IL 61571-1111

(309) 444-3943

SchoolDigger Rank:
152^nd of 811 Illinois districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-8
Students: 1,349

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 0
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISA Science (2025)		IAR English Language Arts (2025)					IAR Mathematics (2025)					% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	% Meningococcal (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISA Science 5th Grade	ISA Science 8th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 5th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 6th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 7th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 8th Grade	IAR English Language Arts All Grades	IAR Mathematics 5th Grade	IAR Mathematics 6th Grade	IAR Mathematics 7th Grade	IAR Mathematics 8th Grade	IAR Mathematics All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Meningococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Central Intermediate School	Public	5-8	1301 Eagle Ave	Washington	61571	Tazewell County	Central School District 51	No	(n/a)	No	No	(309) 444-3943	649	36	18.1	11.6%	585 (90.1%)	3 (0.5%)	28 (4.3%)	8 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (3.9%)	91.2	101^st of 1368 public middle schools	92.6%		92.9	83^rd of 1363 public middle schools	93.9%	18	67.9	74.0	83.1	90.0	78.4	74.9	81.3	55.2	52.9	64.1	59.6	58.0	98.3	98.2	98.2	98.2	98.2	97.7	98.3	74.3	$11,627	$258	$11,369

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Washington CHSD 308	0.52 mi	1	74^th
Washington School District 52	0.92 mi	2	81^st
District 50 Schools	2.69 mi	2	675^th
Woodford City Special Educational Assoc	4.41 mi	11
Germantown Hills School District 69	4.41 mi	2	33^rd

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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.

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