Central Middle School
Burlington, IL · Central CUSD 301 · Grades 8
73rd of 685 Illinois middle schools statewide · better than 89%▼ Declining
Central Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Central Middle School 73rd of 685 Illinois middle schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 89% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 95th in 2019 to 89th in 2025 — declining.
Central Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Central Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 396 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.5% | 59.3% | ▼ 17.2 pts | |
| Asian | 7.1% | 19.2% | ▲ 12.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 10.6% | 15.4% | ▲ 4.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.0% | 3.0% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Black | 3.5% | 2.8% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Central Middle School
Typical home value $324K in zip 60109 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2016
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Central Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Prairie Knolls Middle SchCentral CUSD 301 · 5.5 mi away67th of 685
ELA 82% · Math 59% - 4Hampshire Middle SchoolCUSD 300 · 5.8 mi away432nd of 685
ELA 50% · Math 27% - 1Kimball Middle SchoolSD U-46 · 8.8 mi away639th of 685
ELA 27% · Math 11% - 1Abbott Middle SchoolSD U-46 · 9.2 mi away627th of 685
ELA 26% · Math 14% - 7Dundee Middle SchoolCUSD 300 · 9.2 mi away246th of 685
ELA 60% · Math 44% - 7Kaneland IgKnight AcademyKaneland CUSD 302 · 9.6 mi away244th of 685
ELA 64% · Math 40% - 5Kenyon Woods Middle SchoolSD U-46 · 10.2 mi away347th of 685
ELA 56% · Math 34% - 2Larsen Middle SchoolSD U-46 · 10.8 mi away606th of 685
ELA 31% · Math 14%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Central Middle School in?
Central Middle School is part of the Central CUSD 301 district in Burlington, Illinois.
Is Central Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Central Middle School 73rd of 685 Illinois middle schools (better than 89% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Central Middle School?
White 59%, Asian 19%, Hispanic 15%, Two or more races 3% (396 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Central Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60109 is $324K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.