C
Below Average
59/100

Central Jr High School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 601 Taylor St, East Peoria, IL 61611
Overall
C
59/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
1.0 grade levels below the U.S. average · 41st percentile in Illinois
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.96 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 44th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

59
Repit Score
out of 100
426
Students
enrolled
10.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%41/1001.0 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%44/100Students gain 0.96 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.97 in 2009–19; 49th percentile in Illinois (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 47% 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 −15 points worse 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 proficiency18% (−8 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency12% (−10 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
White18%13%reading -20 pts, math -18 pts16th percentile (list)
Hispanic10%10%reading -9 pts, math -2 pts32nd percentile (list)
Multiracial25%5%reading -8 pts, math -20 pts30th percentile (list)
Low-income18%12%reading -12 pts, math -12 pts42nd 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 601 Taylor St
City East Peoria
ZIP Code 61611
District 1713240
NCES School ID 171324001569
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 61611

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $74,733
Per Capita Income $37,785
Poverty Rate 5.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 33.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.0%
High School or Higher 92.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $160,500
Median Rent $879
Owner-Occupied 78.5%
Renter-Occupied 21.5%
View full data for ZIP 61611 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Central Jr High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.8%
Female 50.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 82.2%
Hispanic/Latino 6.1%
Black 5.4%
Two or More Races 5.2%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 426
Teachers (FTE) 41.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Central Jr High School?
Central Jr High School has a Repit School Score of 59 out of 100, earning a grade of C. 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 Jr High School?
Central Jr High School has 426 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.3:1.
What grades does Central Jr High School serve?
Central Jr High School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Central Jr High School receive per student?
Central Jr High School receives $19,970 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Central Jr High School in 61611 ▼
Avg Home Value
$192,619
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,000
1-Year Change
+11.1%
% Renters
21.5%

Other Schools in 61611

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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