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Central Junior High
PublicMiddleGrades 7–8
215 E Central Blvd, Kewanee, IL 61443 · (309) 853-4290 · Part of Kewanee Community Unit School District 229
Students
235
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
74%
Setting
Town
Grades
7–8
What stands out about Central Junior High
- Math proficiency 21 pts below the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 12.6% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency5%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts26%
State average 30.7%
Location
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215 E Central Blvd, Kewanee
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 7128
Grade 8107
Enrollment over time
269’20
274’21
250’22
218’23
235’24
Down 12.6% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 54%Hispanic 29%Black 9%Two or more races 9%
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.