Prairie Central Junior High School

Public Middle School | Grade 7-8

800 N Wood St, Forrest, IL

Prairie Central Community Unit School District No. 8

250 Students

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GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Tonya Dieken

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1

Math Proficiency
22%

Reading Proficiency
62%

B+

Academics

Teachers

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Academics

Reading Proficiency

62%

Math Proficiency

22%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 12:1 Teachers 21	Full Time Teachers 21
Teachers in First or Second Year 0%

Test Scores

Equity

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

616:1

Student Diversity

Male 58.9%	Female 41.1%
White 82.9%	Hispanic 10.6%
Two or more races 4.9%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 other

5/27/2026

Please as a former student I highly suggest you refrain from sending your students here.

1.0 parent

3/26/2019

The PE/Health Teacher favorites her volleyball girls and treats all other students poorly.

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Praire Central Junior High

Public

Illinois Livingston County Forrest 61741

Prairie Central Junior High School is a public school for students in grades 7-8 in Forrest, IL and is served by the Prairie Central Community Unit School District No. 8 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 250 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 62% are proficient in reading. Prairie Central Junior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Praire Central Junior High, Praire Central Upper Elementary, and more. Learn more about what Forrest has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Prairie Central Junior High School.

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