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Centralia JR High School

Middle School · Centralia Sd 135 · Centralia, IL

A Centralia Sd 135 middle school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

900 S Pine St, Centralia, IL 62801

  • Math 7% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 19% proficient (2022)
  • 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.7Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-6.41 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.5Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency19% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency13% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)4% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+9.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile50th
Resources & Environment7.1Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.4:1
District spending per student$16,491
Chronic Absenteeism25%

Students at Centralia JR High School score 13% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 4%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency7%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency19%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 61 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 19% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
8%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
14%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
14%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
7%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
7%
ELA
22%
2022
ELA
19%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 39% (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

99.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Centralia JR High 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 48Car-Dependent
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,269/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Centralia), 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

$53,740

Median home value

$91,100

Median rent

$785/mo

College educated

16.1%

Homeownership

70.7%

Poverty rate

19.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

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

Centralia Sd 135

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$16,491NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
24.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Centralia JR High School is listed in Centralia SD 135; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Centralia JR High School

Centralia JR High School is a public middle school in Centralia, IL, part of Centralia Sd 135, serving approximately 584 students in grades 4th-8th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,807 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Centralia JR High School

What grades does Centralia JR High School serve?

Centralia JR High School serves students in grades 4th through 8th.

How many students attend Centralia JR High School?

Centralia JR High School has an enrollment of approximately 584 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Centralia JR High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Centralia JR High School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Centralia JR High School rank in IL?

Centralia JR High School ranks #2,807 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Centralia JR High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Centralia JR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Centralia JR High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Centralia JR High School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Centralia JR High School a charter school?

No, Centralia JR High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Centralia JR High School a Title I school?

No, Centralia JR High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Centralia JR High School?

99.7% of students at Centralia JR High 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
584
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
47
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Marion County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.0%
Area population (ZIP 62801)
19,941
Area average commute
20.8 min
Area median age
42.3
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 62801; 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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