Very Good
#662 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 17% in state
Central Intermediate Sch
Middle School · Central Sd 51 · Washington, IL
A Central Sd 51 middle school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1301 Eagle Ave, Washington, IL 61571
- Math 50% proficient (2021)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Central Intermediate Sch score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 26 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 67% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 75% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
13%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Central Intermediate Sch 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,225/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Washington), 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
$87,852
Median home value
$200,300
Median rent
$996/mo
College educated
38.2%
Homeownership
80.4%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61571; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 5–8 | 1.2 mi | 361 | Compare → |
| Beverly Manor Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 4–8 | 2.7 mi | 331 | Compare → |
| Germantown Hills Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 5–8 | 4.4 mi | 372 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Central Sd 51
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $11,560NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central Intermediate Sch is listed in Central SD 51; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central Intermediate Sch
Central Intermediate Sch is a public middle school in Washington, IL, part of Central Sd 51, serving approximately 591 students in grades 5th-8th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #662 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central Intermediate Sch
What grades does Central Intermediate Sch serve?
Central Intermediate Sch serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Central Intermediate Sch?
Central Intermediate Sch has an enrollment of approximately 591 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Intermediate Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Intermediate Sch is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central Intermediate Sch rank in IL?
Central Intermediate Sch ranks #662 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Central Intermediate Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Central Intermediate Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Central Intermediate Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Intermediate Sch has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Central Intermediate Sch a charter school?
No, Central Intermediate Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central Intermediate Sch a Title I school?
No, Central Intermediate Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central Intermediate Sch?
13.0% of students at Central Intermediate Sch 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 591
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Tazewell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.0%
- Phone
- (309) 444-3943
- Area population (ZIP 61571)
- 24,544
- Area average commute
- 19.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
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 61571; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
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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