Central Intermediate School
Ottawa, IL · Ottawa ESD 141 · Grades 5 - 6
448th of 685 Illinois middle schools statewide · better than 35%· Stable
Central Intermediate School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Central Intermediate School 448th of 685 Illinois middle schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 35% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 38th in 2019 to 35th in 2025.
Central Intermediate School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Central Intermediate School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 325 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.3% | 75.4% | ▼ 4.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 11.8% | 14.5% | ▲ 2.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.9% | 4.9% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Black | 1.7% | 3.7% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| Asian | 1.0% | 0.9% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.2% | 0.3% | ▼ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Central Intermediate School
Typical home value $211K in zip 61350 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Central Intermediate School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Shepherd Middle SchoolOttawa ESD 141 · 0.1 mi away501st of 685
ELA 46% · Math 20% - 7Seneca Elem School South CampusSeneca CCSD 170 · 11.5 mi away207th of 685
ELA 63% · Math 48% - 6Washington Elem SchoolOglesby ESD 125 · 12.3 mi away339th of 685
ELA 61% · Math 30% - 5Serena Middle SchoolSerena CUSD 2 · 12.5 mi away375th of 685
ELA 51% · Math 33% - 2Northlawn Jr High SchoolStreator ESD 44 · 12.8 mi away568th of 685
ELA 40% · Math 14% - 1Lincoln Jr High SchoolLa Salle ESD 122 · 14 mi away644th of 685
ELA 27% · Math 9% - 5Parkside Middle SchoolPeru ESD 124 · 16.2 mi away363rd of 685
ELA 57% · Math 30% - 6Fieldcrest Middle SchoolFieldcrest CUSD 6 · 21.6 mi away319th of 685
ELA 57% · Math 36%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Central Intermediate School in?
Central Intermediate School is part of the Ottawa ESD 141 district in Ottawa, Illinois.
Is Central Intermediate School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Central Intermediate School 448th of 685 Illinois middle schools (better than 35% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Central Intermediate School?
White 75%, Hispanic 15%, Two or more races 5%, Black 4% (325 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Central Intermediate School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 61350 is $211K 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.