Bushnell-prairie City Jr High School

847 Walnut St
Bushnell, IL 61422
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 136 students in grades 6-8, Bushnell-prairie City Jr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 136 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 6-9% (Top 1% in IL)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bushnell-prairie City Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Bushnell-prairie City Jr High School's student population of 136 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
136 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Bushnell-prairie City Jr High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
(18-19)
6-9%
33%
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15-19%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bushnell-prairie City Jr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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6%
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Hispanic
1%
28%
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Black
7%
16%
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White
88%
46%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.22
This chart displays the diversity score of Bushnell-prairie City Jr High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bushnell-prairie City Jr High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bushnell-prairie City Jr High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Bushnell-prairie City Jr High School?
136 students attend Bushnell-prairie City Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Bushnell-prairie City Jr High School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bushnell-prairie City Jr High School?
Bushnell-prairie City Jr High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bushnell-prairie City Jr High School offer ?
Bushnell-prairie City Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Bushnell-prairie City Jr High School part of?
Bushnell-prairie City Jr High School is part of Bushnell Prairie City CUSD 170 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 136 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 6-9% (Top 1%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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