ILMiddleProfile data from NCES 2023-24
Prairie Central Jr High School — School Profile & District Info
Middle|Forrest, Illinois|Prairie Central CUSD 8
Forrest, IL 61741
School Profile
Grades
7–8
Enrollment
232
Student:Teacher
10.5:1
Locale
Rural
District
Prairie Central CUSD 8Phone
(815)657-8660School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
35%
57th percentile in IL
Math Proficiency
33%
64th percentile in IL
Chronic Absenteeism
4.4%
SY 2019-20
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,986
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 7%State 37%Local 57%
Community Context
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
250
Current enrollment
Declining(-12% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Prairie Central Jr High School
Prairie Central Jr High School currently enrolls 232 students across Middle grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in IL.
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