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#1340 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 35% in state
Midwest Central High School
High School · Midwest Central Cusd 191 · Manito, IL
A Midwest Central Cusd 191 high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
910 S Washington St, Manito, IL 61546
- Math 8% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Midwest Central High School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 25% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 35% (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
48%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Midwest Central 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average274/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Manito), 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
$77,875
Median home value
$134,100
Median rent
$729/mo
College educated
13.6%
Homeownership
88%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61546; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Midwest Central Cusd 191
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,675NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Midwest Central High School is listed in Midwest Central CUSD 191; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Midwest Central High School
Midwest Central High School is a public high school in Manito, IL, part of Midwest Central Cusd 191, serving approximately 244 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,340 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Midwest Central High School
What grades does Midwest Central High School serve?
Midwest Central High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Midwest Central High School?
Midwest Central High School has an enrollment of approximately 244 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Midwest Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Midwest Central High School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Midwest Central High School rank in IL?
Midwest Central High School ranks #1,340 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Midwest Central High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Midwest Central High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Midwest Central High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Midwest Central High School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Midwest Central High School a charter school?
No, Midwest Central High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Midwest Central High School a Title I school?
No, Midwest Central High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Midwest Central High School?
48.0% of students at Midwest Central 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 244
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Mason County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.4%
- Phone
- (309) 968-6766
- Area population (ZIP 61546)
- 3,682
- Area average commute
- 29.7 min
- Area median age
- 47.3
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 61546; 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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