At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 378
418
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
17%-36.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
19.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
8–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level
Overview
Central Middle School is a public middle serving grades 8–8 in Burlington, Illinois. The school enrolls 418 students. It is part of the Central CUSD 301 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
17% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span8–8
DistrictCentral CUSD 301
County17089
CityBurlington
ZIP60109
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170783000396
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment418
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino18.7%
Black / African American10.4%
Asian1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native65.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races3.6%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.0%
Hispanic
18.7%
Black
10.4%
Asian
1.8%
Two+
3.6%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.