Central Junior High

Public 7-8

 215 E Central Blvd
       Kewanee, IL  61443-2354


(309) 853-4290

District: Kewanee CUSD 229

SchoolDigger Rank:
601st of 1,367 Illinois Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,974 Help


Students who attend Central Junior High usually attend:

High:    Kewanee High School

Feeder schools for Central Junior High:

Elementary:    Belle Alexander Elementary School
    Irving Elementary School
    Neponset Grade School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  250

Racial breakdown:

White:
56.0%
Hispanic:
25.2%
Two or more races:
9.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73% Help


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Compare Details Central Junior High ranks better than 56% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.38. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (56%), Hispanic (25.2%), two or more races (9.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Junior High is 13.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Junior High is $13,974.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Central Junior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Junior High 601st of 1367 Illinois public middle schools. (See Central Junior High in the ranking list.)

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Kewanee CUSD 229:

SchoolDigger ranks Kewanee CUSD 229 506th of 823 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Central Junior High

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Rank History for all students at Central Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 46.01 801st 1272 37.0%
2007 38.36 912th 1287 29.1%
2008 21.35 1075th 1293 16.9%
2009 30.77 1006th 1318 23.7%
2010 42.30 895th 1327 32.6%
2011 38.60 948th 1344 29.5%
2012 21.43 1153rd 1365 15.5%
2013 39.51 873rd 1367 36.1%
2014 49.48 696th 1322 47.4%
2015 20.57 1061st 1302 18.5%
2016 23.57 1029th 1294 20.5%
2017 26.42 958th 1293 25.9%
2018 22.82 1009th 1293 22.0%
2019 43.06 723rd 1356 46.7%
2021 29.78 830th 1241 33.1%
2022 42.13 712th 1369 48.0%
2023 49.38 601st 1367 56.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Central Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 14.85 175th 194 9.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Central Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 42.86 215th 454 52.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Central Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.55 372nd 602 38.2%
2019 29.17 605th 792 23.6%
2021 26.00 472nd 548 13.9%
2022 30.97 574th 781 26.5%
2023 22.67 709th 805 11.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.28 921st 1161 20.7%
2019 46.83 606th 1217 50.2%
2021 34.04 678th 1019 33.5%
2022 48.41 542nd 1221 55.6%
2023 58.68 384th 1234 68.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Central Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.96 1058th 1226 13.7%
2019 41.69 718th 1276 43.7%
2021 31.50 670th 1017 34.1%
2022 45.73 622nd 1286 51.6%
2023 52.17 522nd 1275 59.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Central Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.45 627th 674 7.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Central Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.02 832nd 1223 32.0%
2019 44.53 643rd 1296 50.4%
2021 25.07 794th 1048 24.2%
2022 39.46 704th 1286 45.3%
2023 44.93 629th 1292 51.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Central Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.54 284th 511 44.4%
2019 40.38 313th 565 44.6%
2021 37.62 222nd 385 42.3%
2023 57.28 169th 569 70.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Central Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.85 544th 590 7.8%
2019 50.81 276th 639 56.8%
2021 23.22 438th 517 15.3%
2022 38.59 393rd 662 40.6%
2023 56.79 217th 661 67.2%
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Rank History for White students at Central Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.92 848th 889 4.6%
2019 28.05 674th 905 25.5%
2021 21.01 669th 813 17.7%
2022 32.69 611th 898 32.0%
2023 38.51 546th 895 39.0%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Central Junior High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 213 16 0 43 0 n/a n/a 8 280
2006 210 18 0 53 0 n/a n/a 5 286
2007 188 24 0 52 0 n/a n/a 10 274
2008 168 23 0 41 0 n/a n/a 15 247
2009 189 15 1 58 1 n/a n/a 11 275
2010 185 16 1 44 0 n/a n/a 5 251
2011 153 23 0 35 0 0 0 0 211
2012 171 29 0 49 0 0 0 0 249
2013 186 33 1 57 0 0 1 0 278
2014 173 34 1 50 0 0 1 0 259
2015 174 31 0 39 0 0 2 0 246
2016 187 26 0 41 0 0 2 0 256
2017 187 27 0 40 2 0 4 0 260
2018 169 17 0 41 2 0 4 0 233
2019 172 16 0 54 0 0 5 0 247
2020 162 26 1 47 0 0 12 0 248
2021 166 28 1 58 0 0 16 0 269
2022 159 25 1 74 0 1 14 0 274
2023 140 22 1 63 0 0 24 0 250

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 Central Junior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 280 13.8 20.3 n/a
2006 286 16.0 17.9 n/a
2007 274 15.0 18.3 n/a
2008 247 15.0 16.5 n/a
2009 275 16.5 16.7 n/a
2010 251 18.5 13.5 n/a
2011 211 19.0 11.1 n/a
2012 249 17.0 14.6 77.9
2013 278 14.0 19.8 70.1
2014 259 11.0 23.5 68.7
2015 246 15.0 16.4 77.2
2016 256 16.0 16.0 73
2017 260 17.5 14.8 74.2
2018 233 15.5 14.9 72.1
2019 247 16.4 15.0 74.1
2020 248 17.8 13.9 77
2021 269 n/a n/a n/a
2022 274 19.4 14.1 73
2023 250 18.4 13.5 n/a

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 Central Junior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 280 13.8 20.3 n/a
2006 286 16.0 17.9 n/a
2007 274 15.0 18.3 n/a
2008 247 15.0 16.5 n/a
2009 275 16.5 16.7 n/a
2010 251 18.5 13.5 n/a
2011 211 19.0 11.1 n/a
2012 249 17.0 14.6 77.9
2013 278 14.0 19.8 70.1
2014 259 11.0 23.5 68.7
2015 246 15.0 16.4 77.2
2016 256 16.0 16.0 73
2017 260 17.5 14.8 74.2
2018 233 15.5 14.9 72.1
2019 247 16.4 15.0 74.1
2020 248 17.8 13.9 77
2021 269 n/a n/a n/a
2022 274 19.4 14.1 73
2023 250 18.4 13.5 n/a

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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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201599.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%
2016100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201799.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%98.9%99.6%49.1%
201899.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%
2019100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
202199.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%98.9%
2022100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%98.5%
202399.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.2%99.6%96.4%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Central Junior High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $905 (7.8%) $10,645 (92.2%) $11,550
2020 $1,475 (11.9%) $10,894 (88.1%) $12,369
2021 $1,887 (16.0%) $9,908 (84.0%) $11,796
2022 $1,887 (16.0%) $9,908 (84.0%) $11,796
2023 $1,468 (10.5%) $12,506 (89.5%) $13,974

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Junior High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 723rd of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 601st of 1367 Middle schools
 9.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Central Junior High)50.441.5
 8.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Kewanee CUSD 229)49.741.6
 8.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.237.9
 3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Central Junior High)12.716
 3.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Kewanee CUSD 229)12.919.4
 6.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.926.9
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Central Junior High)44.665.7
 21.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Kewanee CUSD 229)45.362.6
 17.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.640.5
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Central Junior High)14.26.7
 7.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Kewanee CUSD 229)16.610.1
 6.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.625.7
 6.9%
8th Grade Science (Central Junior High)37.342.4
 5.1%
   8th Grade Science (Kewanee CUSD 229)39.446.9
 7.5%
   8th Grade Science (Illinois)5552
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students247250
 1.2%
African American1622
 37.5%
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic5463
 16.7%
Pacific Islander00
White172140
 18.6%
Two or More Races524
 380%


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Students at Central Junior High are 56% White, 25% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 9% African American.

Students who attend Central Junior High usually go on to attend Kewanee High School

Central Junior High ranks 601st of 1367 Illinois middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 250 students attended Central Junior High.


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