Is Central A & M High School a good school?

Central A & M High School ranks 473 rd of 697 Illinois high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Central A & M High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 227 students attended Central A & M High School.

What is the racial makeup of Central A & M High School?

Students at Central A & M High School are 95% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What schools feed into Central A & M High School?

Central A & M High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Bond Primary Elementary : Gregory Intermediate Middle : Central A & M Middle School

Central A & M High School

Summary:

Central A & M High School is a public high school located in Moweaqua, Illinois, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 225 students. The school is part of the Central A & M CUD 21 district, which is ranked 619 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Central A & M High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Illinois high schools, ranking between 422-478 out of 700+ schools in recent years, and has maintained a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years, indicating below-average performance compared to other Illinois high schools. Female students and white students at the school perform significantly worse than their peers, ranking in the bottom quarter and bottom 10% of Illinois high schools, respectively. However, the school's special education students perform relatively better, ranking in the top third of Illinois high schools for this subgroup.

Academically, Central A & M High School's performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is significantly below the state averages in both mathematics and English language arts. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 4.2% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in SAT Mathematics, compared to the state average of 26.1%. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 79.4% to 96.2%, and its dropout rate has also varied, ranging from 1.8% to 4.2%. Nearby schools, such as Pana Senior High School, Sangamon Valley High School, and Taylorville Senior High School, generally perform better than Central A & M High School in terms of statewide rankings, academic achievement, and other key metrics.

Detail:

Public 9-12

229 E Pine St
Moweaqua, IL 62550-1041

(217) 768-3866

District: Central A & M CUD 21

SchoolDigger Rank:
473^rd of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,394

Feeder schools for Central A & M High School:

Elementary:	Bond Primary
	Gregory Intermediate
Middle:	Central A & M Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.9

Number of students: 227

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.7%

Two or more races:

2.6%

African American:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Central A & M High School ranks worse than 67.9% of high schools in Illinois. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.78. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Central A & M High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a 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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.7%), two or more races (2.6%), African American (2.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 45.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central A & M High School is 9.9. (See more...)

Compare Central A & M High School employs 22.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central A & M High School is $14,394.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central A & M High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Central A & M High School 473^rd of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See Central A & M High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Male students:

White students:

Central A & M CUD 21:

SchoolDigger ranks Central A & M CUD 21 619^th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Central A & M High School

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Rank History for all students at Central A & M High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2003	67.24	182^nd	586	68.9%
2004	75.37	121^st	592	79.6%
2005	41.08	413^th	590	30.0%
2006	79.72	99^th	596	83.4%
2007	67.91	200^th	612	67.3%
2008	58.61	295^th	624	52.7%
2009	61.53	266^th	632	57.9%
2010	46.28	415^th	643	35.5%
2011	65.13	254^th	655	61.2%
2012	75.12	153^rd	665	77.0%
2013	42.37	425^th	670	36.6%
2014	62.49	261^st	670	61.0%
2015	85.20	57^th	614	90.7%
2016	72.98	94^th	643	85.4%
2017	57.85	256^th	642	60.1%
2018	42.24	390^th	647	39.7%
2019	41.21	422^nd	701	39.8%
2021	35.42	431^st	688	37.4%
2022	32.10	478^th	699	31.6%
2023	33.83	477^th	699	31.8%
2024	29.78	473^rd	697	32.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Central A & M High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	47.05	161^st	493	67.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central A & M High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	48.36	284^th	585	51.5%
2019	30.95	452^nd	639	29.3%
2021	12.21	580^th	611	5.1%
2022	32.14	437^th	626	30.2%
2023	42.48	373^rd	644	42.1%
2024	28.02	458^th	639	28.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Central A & M High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	34.45	421^st	620	32.1%
2019	31.05	461^st	665	30.7%
2021	39.87	368^th	639	42.4%
2022	35.46	430^th	658	34.7%
2023	22.59	505^th	656	23.0%
2024	25.02	479^th	664	27.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Central A & M High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	49.14	314^th	619	49.3%
2019	51.08	307^th	675	54.5%
2021	28.04	461^st	653	29.4%
2022	28.37	472^nd	664	28.9%
2023	40.58	395^th	668	40.9%
2024	35.09	407^th	668	39.1%

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Rank History for White students at Central A & M High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	24.95	438^th	548	20.1%
2019	26.72	418^th	552	24.3%
2021	20.90	454^th	553	17.9%
2022	15.13	512^th	560	8.6%
2023	15.57	511^th	557	8.3%
2024	14.91	505^th	554	8.8%

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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.

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Central A & M High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1993	307	0	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	313
1994	308	0	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	314
1995	352	4	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	359
1996	352	4	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	359
1997	327	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	328
1998	322	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	325
1999	293	3	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	297
2000	301	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	304
2001	303	3	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	307
2002	310	3	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	316
2003	310	3	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	316
2004	301	3	4	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	310
2005	290	5	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	297
2006	287	3	3	0	2	n/a	n/a	1	296
2007	282	3	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	290
2008	268	3	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	2	276
2009	296	13	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	2	315
2010	285	3	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	2	292
2011	267	3	1	2	0	0	4	0	277
2012	273	1	1	0	0	0	3	0	278
2013	257	1	1	0	0	0	4	0	263
2014	257	1	1	1	1	0	2	0	263
2015	236	1	2	1	1	0	4	0	245
2016	236	5	2	1	1	0	3	0	248
2017	231	8	2	2	1	0	2	0	246
2018	203	7	1	2	0	0	5	0	218
2019	209	8	0	0	0	0	6	0	223
2020	207	6	1	0	0	0	6	0	220
2021	218	4	1	0	0	0	8	0	231
2022	223	0	1	2	0	0	5	0	231
2023	216	3	1	1	0	0	4	0	225
2024	215	5	0	0	1	0	6	0	227

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Central A & M High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	313	22.0	14.2	n/a
1994	314	22.0	14.3	n/a
1995	359	21.5	16.7	n/a
1996	359	21.5	16.7	n/a
1997	328	22.5	14.6	n/a
1998	325	22.0	14.8	n/a
1999	297	23.0	12.9	n/a
2000	304	25.0	12.2	n/a
2001	307	25.0	12.3	n/a
2002	316	24.0	13.2	20.3
2003	316	24.0	13.2	20.3
2004	310	20.5	15.1	18.4
2005	297	19.5	15.2	21.5
2006	296	20.1	14.7	22
2007	290	21.0	13.8	21
2008	276	18.0	15.3	18.6
2009	315	19.6	16.1	17.3
2010	292	18.6	15.6	24.8
2011	277	18.7	14.7	26.4
2012	278	18.7	14.8	24.8
2013	263	33.3	7.8	26.6
2014	263	19.7	13.3	24.7
2015	245	18.0	13.6	29.8
2016	248	21.0	11.8	30.2
2017	246	21.9	11.1	41.5
2018	218	20.3	10.6	41.7
2019	223	21.3	10.4	34.5
2020	220	22.0	9.9	31.8
2021	231	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	231	22.8	10.1	34.2
2023	225	21.8	10.2	42.2
2024	227	22.8	9.9	45.8

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 Central A & M High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	313	22.0	14.2	n/a
1994	314	22.0	14.3	n/a
1995	359	21.5	16.7	n/a
1996	359	21.5	16.7	n/a
1997	328	22.5	14.6	n/a
1998	325	22.0	14.8	n/a
1999	297	23.0	12.9	n/a
2000	304	25.0	12.2	n/a
2001	307	25.0	12.3	n/a
2002	316	24.0	13.2	20.3
2003	316	24.0	13.2	20.3
2004	310	20.5	15.1	18.4
2005	297	19.5	15.2	21.5
2006	296	20.1	14.7	22
2007	290	21.0	13.8	21
2008	276	18.0	15.3	18.6
2009	315	19.6	16.1	17.3
2010	292	18.6	15.6	24.8
2011	277	18.7	14.7	26.4
2012	278	18.7	14.8	24.8
2013	263	33.3	7.8	26.6
2014	263	19.7	13.3	24.7
2015	245	18.0	13.6	29.8
2016	248	21.0	11.8	30.2
2017	246	21.9	11.1	41.5
2018	218	20.3	10.6	41.7
2019	223	21.3	10.4	34.5
2020	220	22.0	9.9	31.8
2021	231	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	231	22.8	10.1	34.2
2023	225	21.8	10.2	42.2
2024	227	22.8	9.9	45.8

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.

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