Summary:
The 61611 zip code in Illinois has only one middle school, Central Junior High School, which serves grades 6-8 and is part of the East Peoria School District 86. The school's performance, as measured by test scores and rankings, is generally below the state averages, particularly in mathematics. Central Junior High School faces challenges in terms of student engagement, with a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, and resource allocation, with high spending per student that may not be translating into improved outcomes.
Central Junior High School has an enrollment of 426 students and a student-teacher ratio of 10.2. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's ELA proficiency rates ranged from 36.3% to 54.9% across grades 6-8, compared to the state average of 53.1-56.7%. In math, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 23.5% to 29.9%, well below the state average of 32.7-37%. However, the school's 8th grade science proficiency rate of 47.7% was slightly above the state average of 45.4%.
The school serves a student population with a high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients, indicating a lower socioeconomic status compared to the state. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4% in the 2024-2025 school year may be contributing to the lower academic performance. Additionally, the small size of the school, with only one middle school in the 61611 zip code, may limit the availability of resources and opportunities for students compared to larger, more diverse school districts.
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