Central School

Summary:

Central School is a highly-ranked middle school located in Glencoe, Illinois, serving grades 5-8 with a student population of 568. It is part of the Glencoe School District 35, which is ranked 15th out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Central School consistently ranks among the top 30 middle schools in Illinois, with exceptional academic performance. In the 2023-2024 school year, 77.1% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, and 75.8% were proficient or better in Mathematics, significantly higher than state averages. The school's performance on the Illinois Science Assessment was also exceptional, with 87% of students proficient or better. Central School's ranking for disabled students is particularly noteworthy, as it ranked 1st out of 639 Illinois middle schools in 2023-2024. The school's low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 1.5% to 12.8%, further contribute to its success.

Compared to nearby schools, Central School's academic performance is consistently higher, with Maple School and Sunset Ridge Elementary School being the closest competitors. Central School's high spending per student ($25,330 in 2022-2023) and low student-teacher ratio of 9.9 may be contributing factors to its exceptional academic performance, which serves as a benchmark for other schools in the region.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 620 Greenwood Ave
       Glencoe, IL  60022-1650


(847) 835-7600

District: Glencoe School District 35

SchoolDigger Rank:
27th of 1,363 Illinois Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $26,861 Help


Students who attend Central School usually attend:

High:    New Trier Township H S Winnetka

Feeder schools for Central School:

Elementary:    South Elementary School
    West School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.9 Help
Number of students:  568

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.2%
Hispanic:
7.7%
Asian:
5.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  0.5% Help


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Compare Details Central School ranks better than 98% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.45. (See more...)
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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.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central School is $26,861.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central School:

SchoolDigger ranks Central School 27th of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Central School in the ranking list.)

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Glencoe School District 35:

SchoolDigger ranks Glencoe School District 35 15th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Central School

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Rank History for all students at Central School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 95.13 18th 1185 98.5%
2004 91.50 34th 1204 97.2%
2005 91.89 26th 1209 97.8%
2006 90.16 29th 1272 97.7%
2007 89.07 35th 1287 97.3%
2008 87.04 67th 1293 94.8%
2009 86.63 68th 1318 94.8%
2010 86.27 71st 1327 94.6%
2011 86.49 66th 1344 95.1%
2012 86.93 65th 1365 95.2%
2013 94.16 34th 1367 97.5%
2014 95.02 25th 1322 98.1%
2015 98.89 16th 1302 98.8%
2016 94.34 47th 1294 96.4%
2017 92.23 78th 1293 94.0%
2018 94.09 55th 1293 95.7%
2019 89.48 111th 1356 91.8%
2021 98.01 26th 1241 97.9%
2022 97.47 27th 1369 98.0%
2023 97.03 34th 1367 97.5%
2024 97.45 27th 1363 98.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Central School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.83 9th 602 98.5%
2019 92.03 32nd 792 96.0%
2021 97.70 7th 548 98.7%
2022 99.50 7th 781 99.1%
2023 99.35 9th 805 98.9%
2024 99.60 8th 802 99.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Central School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.20 54th 1226 95.6%
2019 89.37 95th 1276 92.6%
2021 95.56 34th 1017 96.7%
2022 96.60 32nd 1286 97.5%
2023 95.53 33rd 1275 97.4%
2024 96.65 21st 1251 98.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Central School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 99.39 4th 674 99.4%
2024 99.98 1st 639 99.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Central School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.62 56th 1223 95.4%
2019 87.10 124th 1296 90.4%
2021 98.50 16th 1048 98.5%
2022 97.66 19th 1286 98.5%
2023 97.16 28th 1292 97.8%
2024 97.68 25th 1264 98.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Central School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 97.77 11th 643 98.3%
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Rank History for White students at Central School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.17 88th 889 90.1%
2019 76.81 156th 905 82.8%
2021 94.72 19th 813 97.7%
2022 92.43 33rd 898 96.3%
2023 92.41 33rd 895 96.3%
2024 93.98 24th 875 97.3%
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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 Central School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 177 6 8 3 n/a n/a n/a 0 194
1989 182 7 8 3 1 n/a n/a 0 201
1990 206 6 7 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 220
1991 292 7 12 3 0 n/a n/a 0 314
1992 401 7 8 5 0 n/a n/a 0 421
1993 383 6 13 7 0 n/a n/a 0 409
1994 413 6 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 429
1995 454 7 12 3 0 n/a n/a 0 476
1996 454 7 12 3 0 n/a n/a 0 476
1997 499 8 15 1 0 n/a n/a 0 523
1998 492 9 12 1 0 n/a n/a 0 514
1999 523 10 14 0 0 n/a n/a 0 547
2000 518 7 11 1 0 n/a n/a 0 537
2001 537 8 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 556
2002 572 11 10 3 0 n/a n/a 0 596
2003 572 11 10 3 0 n/a n/a 0 596
2004 609 12 13 3 0 n/a n/a 0 637
2005 602 5 18 5 0 n/a n/a 3 633
2006 606 5 15 4 0 n/a n/a 0 630
2007 601 5 18 6 0 n/a n/a 2 632
2008 570 2 23 9 0 n/a n/a 7 611
2009 578 4 17 11 0 n/a n/a 13 623
2010 578 5 15 10 0 n/a n/a 15 623
2011 599 4 16 14 2 0 18 0 653
2012 576 2 18 11 1 0 18 0 626
2013 589 2 23 8 3 0 16 0 641
2014 538 1 17 8 3 0 15 0 582
2015 539 2 17 13 2 0 16 0 589
2016 544 2 18 23 1 0 18 0 606
2017 499 1 18 22 0 0 19 0 559
2018 472 1 29 25 1 0 18 0 546
2019 450 2 30 28 1 0 19 0 530
2020 440 2 32 28 2 0 21 0 525
2021 446 2 34 30 1 0 22 0 535
2022 481 2 33 30 1 0 26 0 573
2023 467 1 33 44 1 0 22 0 568

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 194 24.3 7.9 n/a
1989 201 25.3 7.9 n/a
1990 220 25.3 8.6 n/a
1991 314 23.8 13.1 n/a
1992 421 41.3 10.1 n/a
1993 409 40.7 10.0 n/a
1994 429 37.8 11.3 n/a
1995 476 36.6 13.0 n/a
1996 476 36.6 13.0 n/a
1997 523 46.5 11.2 n/a
1998 514 48.0 10.7 n/a
1999 547 47.4 11.5 n/a
2000 537 50.4 10.7 n/a
2001 556 48.9 11.4 n/a
2002 596 56.0 10.6 0
2003 596 56.0 10.6 0
2004 637 62.6 10.2 0
2005 633 62.0 10.2 0
2006 630 55.0 11.5 0
2007 632 64.0 9.9 0
2008 611 49.0 12.5 0
2009 623 60.4 10.3 0
2010 623 61.4 10.1 0
2011 653 58.4 11.1 0
2012 626 57.4 10.9 2.7
2013 641 61.6 10.4 3.6
2014 582 58.4 9.9 3.3
2015 589 58.0 10.1 3.4
2016 606 60.0 10.1 1.8
2017 559 59.6 9.3 1.1
2018 546 57.5 9.4 1.3
2019 530 52.5 10.0 0.6
2020 525 52.5 10.0 0.6
2021 535 n/a n/a n/a
2022 573 53.0 10.8 0.5
2023 568 57.0 9.9 n/a

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 194 24.3 7.9 n/a
1989 201 25.3 7.9 n/a
1990 220 25.3 8.6 n/a
1991 314 23.8 13.1 n/a
1992 421 41.3 10.1 n/a
1993 409 40.7 10.0 n/a
1994 429 37.8 11.3 n/a
1995 476 36.6 13.0 n/a
1996 476 36.6 13.0 n/a
1997 523 46.5 11.2 n/a
1998 514 48.0 10.7 n/a
1999 547 47.4 11.5 n/a
2000 537 50.4 10.7 n/a
2001 556 48.9 11.4 n/a
2002 596 56.0 10.6 0
2003 596 56.0 10.6 0
2004 637 62.6 10.2 0
2005 633 62.0 10.2 0
2006 630 55.0 11.5 0
2007 632 64.0 9.9 0
2008 611 49.0 12.5 0
2009 623 60.4 10.3 0
2010 623 61.4 10.1 0
2011 653 58.4 11.1 0
2012 626 57.4 10.9 2.7
2013 641 61.6 10.4 3.6
2014 582 58.4 9.9 3.3
2015 589 58.0 10.1 3.4
2016 606 60.0 10.1 1.8
2017 559 59.6 9.3 1.1
2018 546 57.5 9.4 1.3
2019 530 52.5 10.0 0.6
2020 525 52.5 10.0 0.6
2021 535 n/a n/a n/a
2022 573 53.0 10.8 0.5
2023 568 57.0 9.9 n/a

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
201597.3%97.1%97.1%97.1%71.0%97.0%97.5%
201697.4%97.8%97.8%97.8%76.1%97.3%20.8%25.8%
201798.4%98.6%98.6%98.6%76.8%98.1%98.2%52.0%
201898.9%98.6%98.6%98.6%78.1%98.7%98.4%77.7%
201998.7%98.9%98.9%98.9%71.3%98.5%98.9%70.0%
202198.3%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.5%71.6%
202298.4%98.3%98.3%98.3%70.5%98.4%98.4%70.2%
202398.4%98.2%98.2%98.2%74.3%98.4%98.4%71.7%
202498.8%97.8%97.8%97.8%51.1%97.3%98.6%75.2%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Central School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $378 (1.7%) $21,675 (98.3%) $22,053
2020 $361 (1.5%) $23,232 (98.5%) $23,593
2021 $422 (1.7%) $23,730 (98.2%) $24,153
2022 $422 (1.7%) $23,730 (98.2%) $24,153
2023 $384 (1.5%) $24,946 (98.5%) $25,330
2024 $233 (0.9%) $26,628 (99.1%) $26,861

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Central School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 111th of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 34th of 1367 Middle schools
 5.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Central School)62.767.2
 4.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Glencoe School District 35)62.767.2
 4.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Central School)7075.9
 5.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Glencoe School District 35)7075.9
 5.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Central School)80.189.1
 9%
   5th Grade Science (Glencoe School District 35)80.189.1
 9%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Central School)78.269.4
 8.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Glencoe School District 35)78.269.4
 8.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Central School)71.872.4
 0.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Glencoe School District 35)71.872.4
 0.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Central School)58.174.2
 16.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Glencoe School District 35)58.174.2
 16.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.237.9
 3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Central School)57.171.3
 14.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Glencoe School District 35)57.171.3
 14.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.926.9
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Central School)52.172.4
 20.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Glencoe School District 35)52.172.4
 20.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.640.5
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Central School)59.966.6
 6.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Glencoe School District 35)59.966.6
 6.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.625.7
 6.9%
8th Grade Science (Central School)65.580.8
 15.3%
   8th Grade Science (Glencoe School District 35)65.580.8
 15.3%
   8th Grade Science (Illinois)5552
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students530568
 7.2%
African American21
 50%
American Indian11
Asian3033
 10%
Hispanic2844
 57.1%
Pacific Islander00
White450467
 3.8%
Two or More Races1922
 15.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Central School

Students at Central School are 82% White, 8% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

Students who attend Central School usually go on to attend New Trier Township H S Winnetka

Yes! Central School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 27th of 1363 Illinois middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 568 students attended Central School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

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