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#1909 of 3,813 schools in IL

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Center Street Elem School

Middle School · Fairfield Psd 112 · Fairfield, IL

A Fairfield Psd 112 middle school serving grades 4th – 8th.

200 W Center St, Fairfield, IL 62837

  • Math 20% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 29% proficient (2022)
  • 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.8Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.6 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency29% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+2.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
Resources & Environment7.1Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.5:1
District spending per student$14,738
Chronic Absenteeism11.8%

Students at Center Street Elem School score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency20%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency29%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 29% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
93%
ELA
86%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
88%
ELA
83%
2012
Math
55%
ELA
66%
2013
Math
53%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
13%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
21%
ELA
23%
2016
Math
23%
ELA
33%
2017
Math
34%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
40%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
40%
2020*
Math
20%
ELA
29%
2021*
Math
20%
ELA
29%
2022
ELA
29%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

60.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Center Street Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 67Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,301/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fairfield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$46,646

Median home value

$105,400

Median rent

$584/mo

College educated

14.9%

Homeownership

74.7%

Poverty rate

15.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62837; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Fairfield Psd 112

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$14,738NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Center Street Elem School is listed in Fairfield PSD 112; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Center Street Elem School

Center Street Elem School is a public middle school in Fairfield, IL, part of Fairfield Psd 112, serving approximately 297 students in grades 4th-8th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,909 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Center Street Elem School

What grades does Center Street Elem School serve?

Center Street Elem School serves students in grades 4th through 8th.

How many students attend Center Street Elem School?

Center Street Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 297 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Center Street Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Center Street Elem School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Center Street Elem School rank in IL?

Center Street Elem School ranks #1,909 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Center Street Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Center Street Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Center Street Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Center Street Elem School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Center Street Elem School a charter school?

No, Center Street Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Center Street Elem School a Title I school?

No, Center Street Elem School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Center Street Elem School?

60.3% of students at Center Street Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
4th – 8th
Enrollment
297
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Wayne County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.8%
Area population (ZIP 62837)
7,924
Area average commute
19.6 min
Area median age
46.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 62837; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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