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Prairie Central Elementary School vs. Pontiac Jr High School

Should you attend Prairie Central Elementary School or Pontiac Jr High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Prairie Central Elementary School
600 S 1st St
Fairbury, IL 61739
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Pontiac Jr High School
600 N Morrow St
Pontiac, IL 61764
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Prairie Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Pontiac Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 368 students in grades 2-4, Prairie Central Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 324 students in grades 6-8, Pontiac Jr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 7% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
2-4
6-8
Total Students
368 students
324 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Prairie Central Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pontiac Jr High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Prairie Central Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pontiac Jr High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
28 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Prairie Central Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pontiac Jr High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Central Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pontiac Jr High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pontiac Community Consolidated School District 429 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#1633 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
#3174 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Prairie Central Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pontiac Jr High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
26%
(Top 50% in IL)
8%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Prairie Central Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pontiac Jr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pontiac Community Consolidated School District 429 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
25%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
7%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Prairie Central Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pontiac Jr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pontiac Community Consolidated School District 429 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Prairie Central Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Pontiac Jr High School by grade.
Grade 2 Students
130
-
Grade 3 Students
110
-
Grade 4 Students
128
-
Grade 6 Students
-
106
Grade 7 Students
-
108
Grade 8 Students
-
110
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Prairie Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pontiac Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pontiac Community Consolidated School District 429 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Prairie Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pontiac Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pontiac Community Consolidated School District 429 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Prairie Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pontiac Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pontiac Community Consolidated School District 429 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
89%
71%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Prairie Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pontiac Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pontiac Community Consolidated School District 429 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Prairie Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pontiac Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pontiac Community Consolidated School District 429 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.20
0.46
This chart showcases the diversity score of Prairie Central Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pontiac Jr High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pontiac Community Consolidated School District 429 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
51%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Prairie Central Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pontiac Jr High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pontiac Community Consolidated School District 429 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Prairie Central Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pontiac Jr High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pontiac Community Consolidated School District 429 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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