Prairie Central Cusd 8 School District
School District · Fairbury, Illinois
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,986
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,986
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#365 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,986
$704 vs Illinois median
District size
1,722 students
Larger than Illinois median
About Prairie Central Cusd 8
Prairie Central Cusd 8 is a Fairbury, Illinois school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 1,722 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.8:1. The district invests $15,986 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Prairie Central Cusd 8 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Prairie Central Upper Elementary, which has a composite score of 6.7/10.
In standardized testing, Prairie Central Cusd 8 students show an average math proficiency of 34.3% and ELA proficiency of 35.7%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Prairie Central Cusd 8, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Prairie Central Cusd 8 with test data.
Schools in Prairie Central Cusd 8
6 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Fairbury
- Total Enrollment
- 1,722
- Teachers (FTE)
- 146
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Prairie Central Cusd 8?
Prairie Central Cusd 8 has 6 schools in total — 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Prairie Central Cusd 8?
The average composite rating for Prairie Central Cusd 8 is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Prairie Central Cusd 8?
Prairie Central Cusd 8 spends $15,986 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Prairie Central Cusd 8?
The average student-teacher ratio in Prairie Central Cusd 8 is 11.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Prairie Central Cusd 8?
Prairie Central Upper Elementary is the highest-rated school in Prairie Central Cusd 8 with a composite score of 6.7/10.
What are the test scores in Prairie Central Cusd 8?
Across schools in Prairie Central Cusd 8 with test data, the average math proficiency is 34.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 35.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Prairie Central Cusd 8 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Prairie Central Cusd 8 has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Illinois by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 34.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 35.7%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in IL
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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