B+
Above Average
84/100

Midwest Central Primary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary 💎 Hidden Gem
📍 450 E Southmoor St, Manito, IL 61546
Overall
B+
84/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
0.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 45th percentile in Illinois
Growth
A+
Students gain 1.37 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 93rd percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📈 Top 15% in Illinois for growth · 💎 Hidden gem

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

84
Repit Score
out of 100
427
Students
enrolled
11.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%45/1000.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%93/100Students gain 1.37 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.43 in 2009–19; 90th percentile in Illinois (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

💎 Hidden gem. Most students here come from low-income families, yet they learn faster than the national average — 1.37 grade levels a year in 2022–25, and above average before the pandemic too. Growth like this is the clearest sign of what a school adds.

Students served: 55% 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 −3 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 proficiency22% (−4 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency17% (−5 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
White22%17%reading -15 pts, math -19 pts20th percentile (list)
Low-income22%17%reading -9 pts, math -12 pts41st 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 450 E Southmoor St
City Manito
ZIP Code 61546
District 1743962
NCES School ID 174396205580
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 61546

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $75,285
Per Capita Income $38,173
Poverty Rate 4.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 28.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.2%
High School or Higher 91.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $128,800
Median Rent $702
Owner-Occupied 87.2%
Renter-Occupied 12.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Midwest Central Primary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 95.3%
Two or More Races 2.8%
Hispanic/Latino 0.7%
Black 0.9%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 427
Teachers (FTE) 38.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Midwest Central Primary School?
Midwest Central Primary School has a Repit School Score of 84 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. 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 Midwest Central Primary School?
Midwest Central Primary School has 427 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1.
What grades does Midwest Central Primary School serve?
Midwest Central Primary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Midwest Central Primary School receive per student?
Midwest Central Primary School receives $18,837 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Midwest Central Primary School in 61546 ▼
Avg Home Value
$147,600
Avg Monthly Rent
$828
1-Year Change
+16.8%
% Renters
12.8%

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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