A+
Excellent
93/100

Central Middle School

📚 Grade 08 🏫 Middle
📍 44W303 Plato Rd, Burlington, IL 60109
Overall
A+
93/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
Reading 46% · Math 39% proficient · 87th percentile in Illinois
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Illinois for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Illinois schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

93
Repit Score
out of 100
396
Students
enrolled
18.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%87/100reading 87th percentile, math 87th percentile among Illinois middle schools (2020–21 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 17% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Illinois schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +8 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Illinois. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency46% (+20 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency39% (+17 pts vs. state avg 22%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Illinois state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White47%37%reading +9 pts, math +6 pts74th percentile (list)
Hispanic35%35%reading +16 pts, math +23 pts91st percentile (list)
Asian55%55%reading -5 pts, math -8 pts39th percentile (list)
Low-income46%39%reading +16 pts, math +15 pts87th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 44W303 Plato Rd
City Burlington
ZIP Code 60109
District 1707830
NCES School ID 170783000396
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 60109

Understanding the community around Central Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $77,656
Per Capita Income $37,838
Poverty Rate 12.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 37.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.8%
High School or Higher 95.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $279,200
Median Rent $1,232
Owner-Occupied 71.7%
Renter-Occupied 28.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Central Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.3%
Female 48.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 59.3%
Asian 19.2%
Hispanic/Latino 15.4%
Black 2.8%
Two or More Races 3.0%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 396
Teachers (FTE) 21.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 18.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Central Middle School?
Central Middle School has a Repit School Score of 93 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Central Middle School?
Central Middle School has 396 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.6:1.
What grades does Central Middle School serve?
Central Middle School serves grades Grade 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Central Middle School receive per student?
Central Middle School receives $17,171 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Central Middle School in 60109 ▼
Avg Home Value
$328,041
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,323
1-Year Change
+7.0%
% Renters
28.3%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026