West Central Middle School
Stronghurst, IL · West Central CUSD 235 · Grades 6 - 8
581st of 685 Illinois middle schools statewide · better than 15%▲ Improving
West Central Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks West Central Middle School 581st of 685 Illinois middle schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 15% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 9th in 2019 to 15th in 2025 — improving.
West Central Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
West Central Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 180 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.6% | 90.0% | ▼ 3.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.5% | 4.4% | ▲ 1.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 3.0% | 3.3% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Black | 0.5% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
Middle schools near West Central Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Monmouth-Roseville Jr High SchMonmouth-Roseville CUSD 238 · 13 mi away570th of 685
ELA 39% · Math 14% - 3Central Intermediate SchoolMonmouth-Roseville CUSD 238 · 18.1 mi away531st of 685
ELA 35% · Math 26% - 7West Prairie Junior High SchoolWest Prairie CUSD 103 · 23.1 mi away230th of 685
ELA 65% · Math 42% - 3Macomb Middle SchoolMacomb CUSD 185 · 24 mi away507th of 685
ELA 41% · Math 23% - 2Bushnell-Prairie City Jr High SchBushnell Prairie City CUSD 170 · 24.2 mi away569th of 685
ELA 37% · Math 18% - 6Carthage Middle SchoolCarthage ESD 317 · 25.3 mi away299th of 685
ELA 65% · Math 31%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is West Central Middle School in?
West Central Middle School is part of the West Central CUSD 235 district in Stronghurst, Illinois.
Is West Central Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks West Central Middle School 581st of 685 Illinois middle schools (better than 15% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of West Central Middle School?
White 90%, Two or more races 4%, Hispanic 3%, Black 1% (180 students, 2023–24).
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.