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Bushnell-Prairie City Junior High School

Summary:

Bushnell-Prairie City Junior High School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Bushnell, Illinois, with 136 students. The school is part of the Bushnell Prairie City CUSD 170 district, which is ranked 732 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bushnell-Prairie City Junior High School consistently underperforms compared to state averages in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 25.2% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 41.2%. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rate was just 10.9%, well below the state's 28.4%. The school has also struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching as high as 31.9% in the 2021-2022 school year, significantly above the state average. The school's performance on key subgroups, such as 6th grade students, White students, Special Education students, and Low Socioeconomic Status students, is also significantly below state averages.

Nearby schools, such as Cuba Middle School, V I T Junior High School, and Monmouth-Roseville Junior High School, generally outperform Bushnell-Prairie City Junior High School in academic proficiency, chronic absenteeism, and other key metrics. Bushnell-Prairie City Junior High School's performance has also declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 732 out of 1,294 Illinois middle schools in 2015-2016 to 979 out of 1,363 in 2023-2024. The school's performance gaps between different student subgroups are quite pronounced, indicating a need to address equity and ensure all students are receiving the support they need to succeed.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 847 Walnut St
       Bushnell, IL  61422-1253

(309) 772-3123

District: Bushnell Prairie City CUSD 170

SchoolDigger Rank:
979th of 1,363 Illinois Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,615 Help


Students who attend Bushnell-Prairie City Junior High School usually attend:

High:    Bushnell-Prairie City High School

Feeder schools for Bushnell-Prairie City Junior High School:

Elementary:    Bushnell-Prairie City Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.4 Help
Number of students:  136

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.2%
African American:
6.6%
Two or more races:
3.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.7% Help


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Compare Details Bushnell-Prairie City Junior High School ranks worse than 71.8% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.2. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bushnell-Prairie City Junior High School is $16,615.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bushnell-Prairie City Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bushnell-Prairie City Junior High School 979th of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Bushnell-Prairie City Junior High School in the ranking list.)

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Bushnell Prairie City CUSD 170:

SchoolDigger ranks Bushnell Prairie City CUSD 170 732nd of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bushnell-Prairie City Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at Bushnell-Prairie City Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 47.69 705th 1185 40.5%
2004 43.57 760th 1204 36.9%
2005 37.63 827th 1209 31.6%
2006 54.54 679th 1272 46.6%
2007 46.74 814th 1287 36.8%
2008 51.58 738th 1293 42.9%
2009 40.70 903rd 1318 31.5%
2010 46.09 847th 1327 36.2%
2011 25.24 1104th 1344 17.9%
2012 27.86 1075th 1365 21.2%
2013 42.99 800th 1367 41.5%
2014 37.55 862nd 1322 34.8%
2015 34.81 808th 1302 37.9%
2016 39.98 732nd 1294 43.4%
2017 40.37 741st 1293 42.7%
2018 14.69 1153rd 1293 10.8%
2019 18.26 1140th 1356 15.9%
2022 37.14 801st 1369 41.5%
2023 41.41 748th 1367 45.3%
2024 26.20 979th 1363 28.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bushnell-Prairie City Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.33 415th 602 31.1%
2019 24.69 700th 792 11.6%
2022 26.86 654th 781 16.3%
2023 29.15 563rd 805 30.1%
2024 24.99 646th 802 19.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bushnell-Prairie City Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.66 1067th 1161 8.1%
2019 24.32 994th 1217 18.3%
2022 34.16 793rd 1221 35.1%
2023 52.34 498th 1234 59.6%
2024 25.16 961st 1219 21.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Bushnell-Prairie City Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.01 1112th 1226 9.3%
2019 22.25 1007th 1276 21.1%
2022 40.00 714th 1286 44.5%
2023 37.84 755th 1275 40.8%
2024 22.83 973rd 1251 22.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Bushnell-Prairie City Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.45 447th 674 33.7%
2024 21.48 633rd 639 0.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Bushnell-Prairie City Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.83 1081st 1223 11.6%
2019 16.71 1124th 1296 13.3%
2022 32.77 816th 1286 36.5%
2023 43.87 644th 1292 50.2%
2024 34.85 759th 1264 40.0%
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Rank History for White students at Bushnell-Prairie City Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.41 878th 889 1.2%
2019 6.19 894th 905 1.2%
2022 24.33 716th 898 20.3%
2023 24.87 724th 895 19.1%
2024 11.77 809th 875 7.5%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Bushnell-Prairie City Junior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 227 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 227
1990 211 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 211
1991 216 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 216
1992 224 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 224
1993 223 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 224
1994 228 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 228
1995 213 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 213
1996 213 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 213
1997 211 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 211
1998 221 0 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 225
1999 185 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 187
2000 174 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 177
2001 175 3 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 181
2002 210 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 215
2003 210 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 215
2004 202 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 206
2005 206 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 208
2006 180 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2 182
2007 192 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 6 198
2008 173 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 9 182
2009 160 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 8 168
2010 135 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 6 141
2011 136 0 0 8 3 0 8 0 155
2012 172 0 0 7 3 0 3 0 185
2013 188 2 0 4 2 0 3 0 199
2014 175 1 0 2 0 0 5 0 183
2015 156 0 0 2 0 0 5 0 163
2016 148 0 0 2 0 0 7 0 157
2017 147 2 0 3 0 0 5 0 157
2018 150 2 0 2 0 0 5 0 159
2019 155 2 0 3 0 0 7 0 167
2020 131 5 0 3 0 0 5 0 144
2021 126 6 0 3 0 0 6 0 141
2022 109 10 0 1 0 0 5 0 125
2023 120 9 0 2 0 0 5 0 136

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bushnell-Prairie City Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 227 14.0 16.2 n/a
1990 211 14.0 15.0 n/a
1991 216 14.5 14.8 n/a
1992 224 15.0 14.9 n/a
1993 224 14.5 15.4 n/a
1994 228 14.5 15.7 n/a
1995 213 15.0 14.2 n/a
1996 213 15.0 14.2 n/a
1997 211 16.0 13.2 n/a
1998 225 16.0 14.1 n/a
1999 187 16.0 11.7 n/a
2000 177 16.0 11.1 n/a
2001 181 16.0 11.3 n/a
2002 215 16.0 13.4 39.1
2003 215 16.0 13.4 39.1
2004 206 16.0 12.9 52.9
2005 208 16.2 12.8 45.7
2006 182 15.0 12.1 46.1
2007 198 12.0 16.5 46.4
2008 182 13.0 14.0 49.7
2009 168 15.0 11.2 49.4
2010 141 14.0 10.0 51.1
2011 155 14.0 11.0 56.1
2012 185 15.0 12.3 53.5
2013 199 17.5 11.3 49.7
2014 183 17.0 10.7 55.2
2015 163 14.0 11.6 58.3
2016 157 14.0 11.2 52.2
2017 157 13.0 12.0 40.8
2018 159 11.2 14.1 53.5
2019 167 12.2 13.6 52.1
2020 144 13.2 10.8 52.1
2021 141 n/a n/a n/a
2022 125 12.2 10.2 59.2
2023 136 11.8 11.4 64.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bushnell-Prairie City Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 227 14.0 16.2 n/a
1990 211 14.0 15.0 n/a
1991 216 14.5 14.8 n/a
1992 224 15.0 14.9 n/a
1993 224 14.5 15.4 n/a
1994 228 14.5 15.7 n/a
1995 213 15.0 14.2 n/a
1996 213 15.0 14.2 n/a
1997 211 16.0 13.2 n/a
1998 225 16.0 14.1 n/a
1999 187 16.0 11.7 n/a
2000 177 16.0 11.1 n/a
2001 181 16.0 11.3 n/a
2002 215 16.0 13.4 39.1
2003 215 16.0 13.4 39.1
2004 206 16.0 12.9 52.9
2005 208 16.2 12.8 45.7
2006 182 15.0 12.1 46.1
2007 198 12.0 16.5 46.4
2008 182 13.0 14.0 49.7
2009 168 15.0 11.2 49.4
2010 141 14.0 10.0 51.1
2011 155 14.0 11.0 56.1
2012 185 15.0 12.3 53.5
2013 199 17.5 11.3 49.7
2014 183 17.0 10.7 55.2
2015 163 14.0 11.6 58.3
2016 157 14.0 11.2 52.2
2017 157 13.0 12.0 40.8
2018 159 11.2 14.1 53.5
2019 167 12.2 13.6 52.1
2020 144 13.2 10.8 52.1
2021 141 n/a n/a n/a
2022 125 12.2 10.2 59.2
2023 136 11.8 11.4 64.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
2015100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.4%
2016100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%32.1%
201798.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%68.3%
201899.4%98.8%98.8%98.8%99.4%98.8%99.4%94.6%
201998.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%96.5%96.5%
202197.8%97.1%97.1%97.1%97.8%97.1%86.1%86.1%
202295.4%95.4%95.4%95.4%95.4%95.4%95.4%88.4%
202395.6%95.6%95.6%95.6%95.6%95.6%95.6%91.1%
202495.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%87.5%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bushnell-Prairie City Junior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $629 (5.8%) $10,264 (94.2%) $10,893
2020 $11 (0.1%) $11,590 (99.9%) $11,600
2021 $1,334 (10.5%) $11,395 (89.5%) $12,729
2022 $1,334 (10.5%) $11,395 (89.5%) $12,729
2023 $5,274 (34.1%) $10,179 (65.9%) $15,452
2024 $1,317 (7.9%) $15,298 (92.1%) $16,615

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bushnell-Prairie City Junior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1140th of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 748th of 1367 Middle schools
 29.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bushnell-Prairie City Junior High School)1827.9
 9.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Bushnell Prairie City CUSD 170)1827.9
 9.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bushnell-Prairie City Junior High School)9.820.9
 11.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Bushnell Prairie City CUSD 170)9.820.9
 11.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Bushnell-Prairie City Junior High School)22.47.9
 14.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Bushnell Prairie City CUSD 170)22.47.9
 14.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.237.9
 3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Bushnell-Prairie City Junior High School)11.221
 9.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Bushnell Prairie City CUSD 170)11.221
 9.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.926.9
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bushnell-Prairie City Junior High School)7.729.5
 21.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Bushnell Prairie City CUSD 170)7.728.9
 21.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.640.5
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bushnell-Prairie City Junior High School)5.711.6
 5.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Bushnell Prairie City CUSD 170)5.711.4
 5.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.625.7
 6.9%
8th Grade Science (Bushnell-Prairie City Junior High School)20.461.4
 41%
   8th Grade Science (Bushnell Prairie City CUSD 170)20.461.4
 41%
   8th Grade Science (Illinois)5552
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students167136
 18.6%
African American29
 350%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic32
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White155120
 22.6%
Two or More Races75
 28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.1%64.7%
 12.6%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 136 students attended Bushnell-Prairie City Junior High School.

Bushnell-Prairie City Junior High School ranks 979th of 1363 Illinois middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Bushnell-Prairie City Junior High School are 88% White, 7% African American, 4% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

Students who attend Bushnell-Prairie City Junior High School usually go on to attend Bushnell-Prairie City High School


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