West Central Middle School

Public 6-8

PO Box 179
Stronghurst, IL 61480-0179

(309) 924-1681

District: West Central CUSD 235

SchoolDigger Rank:
1048^th of 1,367 Illinois Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,114

Students who attend West Central Middle School usually attend:

High:

West Central High School

Feeder schools for West Central Middle School:

Elementary:

West Central Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 184

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.2%

Two or more races:

5.4%

Hispanic:

3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 67.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West Central Middle School ranks worse than 76.7% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.08. (See more...)

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Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.2%), two or more races (5.4%), Hispanic (3.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 67.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Central Middle School is 12.9. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Central Middle School is $12,114.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

West Central Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Central Middle School 1048^th of 1367 Illinois public middle schools. (See West Central Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Disabled students:

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White students:

West Central CUSD 235:

SchoolDigger ranks West Central CUSD 235 740^th of 823 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West Central Middle School

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Rank History for all students at West Central Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2006	49.66	760^th	1272	40.3%
2007	48.60	783^rd	1287	39.2%
2008	61.83	588^th	1293	54.5%
2009	62.48	562^nd	1318	57.4%
2010	52.68	741^st	1327	44.2%
2011	56.52	679^th	1344	49.5%
2012	46.85	842^nd	1365	38.3%
2013	35.50	933^rd	1367	31.7%
2014	43.31	773^rd	1322	41.5%
2015	32.57	849^th	1302	34.8%
2016	34.28	828^th	1294	36.0%
2017	35.43	811^th	1293	37.3%
2018	20.50	1049^th	1293	18.9%
2019	23.48	1050^th	1356	22.6%
2021	15.75	1111^th	1241	10.5%
2022	23.22	1039^th	1369	24.1%
2023	23.08	1048^th	1367	23.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at West Central Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	24.57	779^th	792	1.6%
2021	25.51	539^th	548	1.6%
2022	42.13	348^th	781	55.4%
2023	19.05	777^th	805	3.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Central Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	28.49	874^th	1161	24.7%
2019	28.35	935^th	1217	23.2%
2021	23.11	871^st	1019	14.5%
2022	25.07	987^th	1221	19.2%
2023	25.61	974^th	1234	21.1%

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Rank History for Female students at West Central Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	18.63	1022^nd	1226	16.6%
2019	26.04	967^th	1276	24.2%
2021	14.01	937^th	1017	7.9%
2022	22.42	1008^th	1286	21.6%
2023	25.53	934^th	1275	26.7%

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Rank History for Disabled students at West Central Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	23.29	603^rd	674	10.5%

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Rank History for Male students at West Central Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	25.17	913^th	1223	25.3%
2019	20.57	1053^rd	1296	18.8%
2021	15.58	956^th	1048	8.8%
2022	24.70	961^st	1286	25.3%
2023	22.34	1016^th	1292	21.4%

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Rank History for White students at West Central Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	7.73	863^rd	889	2.9%
2019	9.53	865^th	905	4.4%
2021	7.62	804^th	813	1.1%
2022	10.92	856^th	898	4.7%
2023	9.63	860^th	895	3.9%

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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for West Central Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2006	244	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	1	247
2007	245	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	3	249
2008	233	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	3	237
2009	238	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	3	247
2010	225	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	2	231
2011	210	0	6	2	0	3	0	221
2012	208	0	5	0	0	4	0	217
2013	198	1	7	0	0	4	0	210
2014	190	1	6	1	0	5	0	203
2015	192	1	5	1	0	4	0	203
2016	178	0	2	0	0	5	0	185
2017	164	0	2	1	0	7	0	174
2018	145	0	2	1	1	5	0	154
2019	144	0	3	0	0	5	0	152
2020	141	0	3	1	0	5	0	150
2021	155	2	5	0	0	7	0	169
2022	146	1	7	0	0	10	0	164
2023	166	1	6	1	0	10	0	184

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Central Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	247	19.0	13.0	43.9
2007	249	19.0	13.1	47.2
2008	237	15.0	15.8	38.5
2009	247	19.0	13.0	41.8
2010	231	19.0	12.1	48
2011	221	19.0	11.6	46.2
2012	217	19.0	11.4	52.1
2013	210	19.7	10.6	58.1
2014	203	14.0	14.5	61.6
2015	203	16.0	12.6	58.6
2016	185	16.0	11.5	49.2
2017	174	15.0	11.5	55.2
2018	154	13.8	11.1	56.5
2019	152	15.0	10.1	60.5
2020	150	15.0	9.9	59.3
2021	169	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	164	14.3	11.3	60.4
2023	184	14.2	12.9	67.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Central Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	247	19.0	13.0	43.9
2007	249	19.0	13.1	47.2
2008	237	15.0	15.8	38.5
2009	247	19.0	13.0	41.8
2010	231	19.0	12.1	48
2011	221	19.0	11.6	46.2
2012	217	19.0	11.4	52.1
2013	210	19.7	10.6	58.1
2014	203	14.0	14.5	61.6
2015	203	16.0	12.6	58.6
2016	185	16.0	11.5	49.2
2017	174	15.0	11.5	55.2
2018	154	13.8	11.1	56.5
2019	152	15.0	10.1	60.5
2020	150	15.0	9.9	59.3
2021	169	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	164	14.3	11.3	60.4
2023	184	14.2	12.9	67.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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Year	Polio	Measles	Mumps	Rubella	Hepatitis B	Varicella	Meningococcal	DTP
2016	98.4%	97.3%	97.3%	97.3%	98.4%	98.4%	33.0%
2017	98.9%	97.7%	97.7%	97.7%	98.9%	97.7%	65.7%	98.9%
2018	99.4%	97.4%	97.4%	97.4%	99.4%	98.7%	98.1%	99.4%
2019	98.7%	98.0%	98.0%	98.0%	98.7%	94.7%	94.1%	98.7%
2021	97.0%	97.0%	97.0%	97.0%	97.0%	97.0%	95.9%	97.0%
2022	97.3%	97.3%	97.3%	97.3%	97.3%	97.3%	97.3%	97.3%
2023	98.9%	96.1%	96.1%	96.1%	98.3%	98.3%	95.6%	98.9%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for West Central Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$853 (7.3%)	$10,836 (92.7%)	$11,690
2020	$248 (2.2%)	$11,085 (97.8%)	$11,333
2021	$390 (3.4%)	$11,164 (96.6%)	$11,554
2022	$390 (3.4%)	$11,164 (96.6%)	$11,554
2023	$418 (3.5%)	$11,696 (96.5%)	$12,114

Data source: Illinois Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Central Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1050^th of 1356 Middle schools	Ranks 1048^th of 1367 Middle schools	0.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (West Central Middle School)	12.5	4.3	8.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (West Central CUSD 235)	12.5	4.3	8.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)	35	34.2	0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (West Central Middle School)	6.3	2.9	3.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (West Central CUSD 235)	6.3	2.9	3.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)	25.3	23.4	1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (West Central Middle School)	34.2	26.5	7.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (West Central CUSD 235)	34.2	26.5	7.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)	41.2	37.9	3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (West Central Middle School)	15.8	6.1	9.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (West Central CUSD 235)	15.8	6.1	9.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)	29.9	26.9	3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (West Central Middle School)	13.4	16.3	2.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (West Central CUSD 235)	13.4	16.3	2.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)	39.6	40.5	0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (West Central Middle School)	6	3.6	2.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (West Central CUSD 235)	6	3.6	2.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)	32.6	25.7	6.9%
8th Grade Science (West Central Middle School)	35.8	47.3	11.5%
8th Grade Science (West Central CUSD 235)	35.8	47.3	11.5%
8th Grade Science (Illinois)	55	52	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	152	184	21.1%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	6	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	144	166	15.3%
Two or More Races	5	10	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	60.5%	67.9%	7.4%

Schools Near West Central Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				ISA Science (2023)		IAR English Language Arts (2023)					IAR Mathematics (2023)					% Polio (2023)	% Measles (2023)	% Mumps (2023)	% Rubella (2023)	% Hepatitis B (2023)	% Varicella (2023)	% DTP (2023)	% Meningococcal (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISA Science 5th Grade	ISA Science 8th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 4th 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 Mathematics 4th Grade	IAR Mathematics 5th Grade	IAR Mathematics 6th Grade	IAR Mathematics 7th Grade	IAR Mathematics 8th Grade	% 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
West Central Middle School	Public	6-8	PO Box 179	Stronghurst	61480	Henderson County	West Central CUSD 235	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(309) 924-1681	184	14	12.9	67.9%	166 (90.2%)	1 (0.5%)	6 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.4%)	23.1	1048^th of 1367 public middle schools	23.3%		23.2	1039^th of 1369 public middle schools	24.1%	9		47.3			4.3	26.5	16.3			2.9	6.1	3.6	98.9	96.1	96.1	96.1	98.3	98.3	98.9	95.6	$12,114	$418	$11,696
Monmouth-Roseville Junior High School	Public	7-8	200 E Gossett St	Roseville	61473	Warren County	Monmouth-Roseville CUSD 238	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(309) 426-2682	212	20	10.6	100.0%	113 (53.3%)	8 (3.8%)	64 (30.2%)	11 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (7.1%)	34	860^th of 1367 public middle schools	37.1%		23.3	1038^th of 1369 public middle schools	24.2%	178		54.5				33.4	18.4				10.4	4.1	99.1	99.1	99.1	99.1	99.1	99.1	99.1	98.6	$13,553	$2,155	$11,398
West Prairie Junior High School	Public	7-8	18575 E 800Th St	Sciota	61475	McDonough County	West Prairie CUSD 103	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(309) 776-3220	99	8	13.1	39.4%	93 (93.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.1%)	43.8	706^th of 1367 public middle schools	48.4%		28.7	937^th of 1369 public middle schools	31.6%	231		47.7				42.3	31.8				17.8	11.4	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$23,861	$10,426	$13,435
United Junior High School	Public	6-8	2140 State Highway 135	Monmouth	61462	Warren County	United CUSD 304	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(309) 734-8511	210	16	13.5	45.7%	195 (92.9%)	2 (1.0%)	5 (2.4%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.4%)	43.8	707^th of 1367 public middle schools	48.3%		23.2	1040^th of 1369 public middle schools	24.0%	333		38.5			33.3	40.4	39.8			14.5	8.1	20.5	97.7	97.7	97.7	97.7	97.7	97.7	97.7	94.4	$13,730	$101	$13,628
Central Intermediate School	Public	4-6	401 E 2nd Ave	Monmouth	61462	Warren County	Monmouth-Roseville CUSD 238	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(309) 734-2213	311	26	12.0	100.0%	170 (54.7%)	18 (5.8%)	88 (28.3%)	11 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	23 (7.4%)								(n/a)	47.4		16.8	21.1	15.6			11.9	11.6	6.4			97.8	98.1	98.1	98.1	98.1	98.1	98.7	29.7	$12,176	$2,810	$9,365

Frequently Asked Questions about West Central Middle School

What is the racial makeup of West Central Middle School?

Students at West Central Middle School are 90% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What district is West Central Middle School in?

West Central CUSD 235

How many students attend West Central Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 184 students attended West Central Middle School.

What high school do graduates of West Central Middle School attend?

Students who attend West Central Middle School usually go on to attend West Central High School

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West Central Middle School ranks in the bottom 23.3% of Illinois middle schools.

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