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Central Middle School

9400 S Sawyer Ave, Evergreen Park, IL, 60805

About Central Middle School

Central Middle School is located at 1100 South 7th Avenue in the central area of East Peoria, Illinois. The school serves students in grades 6 to 8 and enrolls approximately 582 students. A student-teacher ratio of approximately 14:1 supports instruction and helps maintain organized classrooms. Academic performance shows roughly 15% of students meeting math proficiency and about 29% meeting reading competence. The student body is 52% male and 48% female. The???????????????? school provides a setting where students are slowly made ready for the more challenging academic expectations, while at the same time, they are acquiring stronger study habits and personal responsibility. Most homes near the school cost between $170,000 and $310,000. This price is based on the mature residential areas of East Peoria, which are great places to live and have easy access to local services. Parents often praise teachers for how they keep students interested and help them feel positive about themselves by giving them clear directions and constructive feedback. Central Junior High School is one of the best middle schools in Illinois because it has consistently excellent academic results and puts a lot of emphasis on student growth.

Contact Information

Address

9400 S Sawyer Ave, Evergreen Park, IL, 60805

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Phone

(708) 424-0148

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Website

d124.org

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 15%
Reading 29%
State average proficiency is 15% in Math and 29% in Reading.
43
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
582
Total Students
$66456
Avg. Teacher Salary

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TOP 198 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Central Middle 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
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

School Ratings

Ranked

198

of 230 in Illinois

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: 8:20 a.m. – 3:10 p.m.

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 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.

Student Demographics

White 30.07%
Asian 0.52%
Hispanic 37.8%
Black 27.32%
Two+ Races 4.3%
Native Am. 0%
White
30.07%
Asian
0.52%
Hispanic
37.8%
Black
27.32%
Two+ Races
4.3%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 582
48.28%
281 Female
51.72%
301 Male

Student Population

582 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

624 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Central Jr High earned recognition for its technology-enhanced learning program, where students developed digital solutions for community needs. Athletic teams also achieved district-level success.

FAQ

Q1. What technology programs exist?

Ans. Coding, digital design, and media tools support learning.

Q2. How is teamwork encouraged?

Ans. Group projects and collaborative clubs foster cooperation.

Q3. What enrichment activities exist?

Ans. Leadership programs, art clubs, and sports options.

Q4. How is accountability supported?

Ans. Digital tracking and structured routines guide students.

Q5. What transition supports exist?

Ans. Orientation and peer mentoring ease adjustment.

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
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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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
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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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

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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