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Public middle school · West Central CUSD 235

West Central Middle School

Grades 06–08 · Stronghurst, IL · NCES 170031905598

School overview

At a glance

Reported students

169

NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported

Teachers (FTE)

15.5

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

10.9:1

Calculated, not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Illinois middle enrollment

16th percentile

Compared with 703 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

190.5

West Central Middle School: 169 reported students.

State peer staffing position

21th percentile

10.9:1 reported; state peer median 12.7:1. Ratio is not class size.

Profile interpretation

What the reported data says about West Central Middle School

West Central Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Stronghurst. It is one of 4 current school records connected to West Central CUSD 235. NCES reports 169 students for 2024–25.

Among 703 middle schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 413 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 16th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.9:1, below the Illinois median of 12.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (94.1%) and multiracial (3.6%). Students served under IDEA represent 20.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Turn data into a school visit

Questions worth asking West Central Middle School

  1. 1How do the reported 10.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 15.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3How are the school's 0 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

Student context

Enrollment needs

English learners
Not reported
Students with disabilities
20.7%
Free/reduced-price lunch
59.2%
Lunch program
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

People available to students

Support staff

Counselors (FTE)
0
Nurses (FTE)
0.25
Psychologists (FTE)
0.25
Social workers (FTE)
0.25

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White94.1%
  • Hispanic1.8%
  • Black0%
  • Asian0%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial3.6%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Learning opportunities

Programs reported by the school

Advanced Placement

Not reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Not reported

Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Continue exploring

Other schools in West Central CUSD 235

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

West Central High School

High · Grades 09–12

212 reported students

West Central Early Childhood

Other · Grades PK–PK

50 reported students

West Central Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

321 reported students

View all 4 district schools →