Central Jr High School
East Peoria, IL · East Peoria SD 86 · Grades 6 - 8
467th of 685 Illinois middle schools statewide · better than 32%▼ Declining
Central Jr High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Central Jr High School 467th of 685 Illinois middle schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 32% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 38th in 2019 to 32th in 2025 — declining.
Central Jr High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Central Jr High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 426 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.7% | 82.2% | ▼ 7.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 2.7% | 6.1% | ▲ 3.4 pts | |
| Black | 2.1% | 5.4% | ▲ 3.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.6% | 5.2% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Asian | 0.4% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Central Jr High School
Typical home value $190K in zip 61611 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2004
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Central Jr High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Parkview Jr High SchoolCreve Coeur SD 76 · 1.7 mi away675th of 685
ELA 14% · Math 8% - 6Georgetown Middle SchoolN Pekin & Marquette Hght SD 102 · 3.9 mi away335th of 685
ELA 59% · Math 32% - 1Harold B Dawson Middle SchoolPeoria SD 150 · 4 mi away674th of 685
ELA 21% · Math 4% - 1Von Steuben Middle SchoolPeoria SD 150 · 4.2 mi away655th of 685
ELA 25% · Math 5% - 10Reservoir Gifted SchoolPeoria SD 150 · 4.6 mi away2nd of 685
ELA 98% · Math 90% - 1Sterling Middle SchoolPeoria SD 150 · 4.8 mi away681st of 685
ELA 15% · Math 4% - 2Beverly Manor Elementary SchoolDistrict 50 Schools · 5.4 mi away563rd of 685
ELA 31% · Math 24% - 3Pleasant Valley Intermediate SchoolPleasant Valley SD 62 · 5.8 mi away516th of 685
ELA 42% · Math 21%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Central Jr High School in?
Central Jr High School is part of the East Peoria SD 86 district in East Peoria, Illinois.
Is Central Jr High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Central Jr High School 467th of 685 Illinois middle schools (better than 32% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Central Jr High School?
White 82%, Hispanic 6%, Black 5%, Two or more races 5% (426 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Central Jr High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 61611 is $190K 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.