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West Central Middle School
Middle School · West Central Cusd 235 · Stronghurst, IL
A West Central Cusd 235 middle school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
217 W South St, Stronghurst, IL 61480
- Math 3% proficient (2021)
- Reading 8% proficient (2022)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Central Middle School score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 75 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 8% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (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
67.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Central Middle 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low95/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,036
Median home value
$101,200
Median rent
$929/mo
College educated
21.5%
Homeownership
76.7%
Poverty rate
14.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61480; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 in West Central CUSD 235
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
West Central Cusd 235
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,113NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Central Middle School is listed in West Central CUSD 235; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Central Middle School
West Central Middle School is a public middle school in Stronghurst, IL, part of West Central Cusd 235, serving approximately 180 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,738 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Central Middle School
What grades does West Central Middle School serve?
West Central Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend West Central Middle School?
West Central Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 180 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Central Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Central Middle School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Central Middle School rank in IL?
West Central Middle School ranks #3,738 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is West Central Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Central Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 West Central Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Central Middle School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is West Central Middle School a charter school?
No, West Central Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Central Middle School a Title I school?
No, West Central Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Central Middle School?
67.2% of students at West Central Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 180
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Henderson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.0%
- Phone
- (309) 924-1681
- Area population (ZIP 61480)
- 1,371
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
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 61480; 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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