Bushnell-Prairie City High School is a public four-year high school located at 845 North Walnut Street in Bushnell, Illinois, a small city in McDonough County, Illinois, in the Midwestern United States.
Serving 120 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 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Top 1% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Bushnell-prairie City Jr High School's student population of 120 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
120 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bushnell-prairie City Jr High School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)6-9%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
n/a
28%
Black
7%
16%
White
86%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Spartans
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
120 students attend Bushnell-prairie City Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Bushnell-prairie City Jr High School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bushnell-prairie City Jr High School?
Bushnell-prairie City Jr High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
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.
School Reviews
Review Bushnell-prairie City Jr High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Parents’ Guide to Special Education
Special education law is not easy to decipher, with several regulations that govern special education services for disabled students. In this article, learn about the core components of the laws, rights, and individual education plans that can help create the best public school environment for your child.
Surveillance Cameras: Violation of Rights or Improved Security?
A school district in Virginia has given the green light to schools that want to install surveillance cameras in common areas like cafeterias and hallways. We’ll look at whether this is a violation of student privacy or the best way to keep order in schools.
Teachers in 19 States Allowed to Physically Punish Students
As of 2014, nineteen states still allow corporal punishment – spanking and paddling the most common choices – in their public schools. However, some argue that not only are these punishments physically harmful, they also are disproportionately administered to students of color. As a result, House democrats have taken up the issue in a new bill that would ban all forms of corporal punishment nationwide.
