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Central Jr High School

1801 Central School Rd, Belleville, IL, 62220

Ranked 500 of 1380 in Illinois

Top schools in Belleville
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Central Jr High School

1801 Central School Rd, Belleville, IL, 62220

About Central Jr High School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 21%
Reading 31%
State average proficiency is 21% in Math and 31% in Reading.
24
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
354
Total Students
$66456
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 44.07%
Asian 0.28%
Hispanic 8.76%
Black 39.55%
Two+ Races 7.34%
Native Am. 0%
White
44.07%
Asian
0.28%
Hispanic
8.76%
Black
39.55%
Two+ Races
7.34%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 354
47.18%
167 Female
52.82%
187 Male

Student Population

354 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Central Jr High School Contact Information

Address

1801 Central School Rd, Belleville, IL, 62220

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Phone

(618) 233-5377

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TOP 500 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Central Jr High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM - 3:25 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Central Jr High School held its annual STEM/Reading Night Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Hands-on science, technology, engineering and math activities were featured at the event. The program consisted of well-structured academic stations and demonstrations for a hands-on learning experience. The event encouraged student involvement in STEM subjects through enrichment programs at schools.

FAQ

Q1. How are assignments handled at Central Junior High School?

Ans. Teachers at Central Junior High School usually require students to write assignments in planners and submit work during class or by the next scheduled period, depending on the subject.

Q2. How do teachers at Central Junior High School check student understanding?

Ans. Teachers regularly review notebooks, ask questions during lessons, and use short quizzes or in-class work to confirm whether students are following the material.

Q3. What does a typical class period look like at Central Junior High School?

Ans. A class usually begins with a quick review, followed by new instruction, guided practice, and time for students to complete part of the work before leaving.

Q4. How does Central Junior High School communicate with parents?

Ans. The school uses district communication systems and grade portals where parents can track assignments, grades, and teacher updates throughout the term.

Q5. What happens when students fall behind at Central Junior High School?

Ans. Teachers address missing work quickly, give time during class when possible, and expect students to complete work within set deadlines.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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