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Prairie Central Jr High School
PublicMiddleGrades 7–8
800 N Wood St, Forrest, IL 61741 · (815) 657-8660 · Part of Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8
Students
250
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
52%
Setting
Rural
Grades
7–8
What stands out about Prairie Central Jr High School
- Math proficiency 7 pts above the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Next stop for Cropsey kids: 2 high schools
On the path
Where Cropsey kids come from and go next.
52 elementary schoolsDepends on your address
7–8Prairie Central Jr High SchoolYou are here
9–122 high schoolsDepends on your address
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency33%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts35%
State average 30.7%
Location
Directions ↗
800 N Wood St, Forrest
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 7136
Grade 8114
Enrollment over time
251’20
254’21
228’22
232’23
250’24
About steady.
Who goes here
White 83%Hispanic 10%Two or more races 5%Asian 1%Black <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.