West Central Reporter

About 5 percent of Beardstown Jr/Sr High School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 95 percent of students failed.

85.3 percent of Pittsfield South teachers stay put; average earns $40,363.74 per year

More than 85.3 percent of teachers stay at Pittsfield South Elementary School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Nauvoo Elementary School reports 2% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Nauvoo Elementary School rose to 2 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a West Central Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Western Barry Elementary reports 4% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Western Barry Elementary fell to 4 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a West Central Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: 87 percent of Bluffs Junior failed English language arts

About 13 percent of Bluffs Junior High School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 87 percent of students failed.

Report: 50 percent of 2016 Waverly Junior/Senior High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

In a year when 91 percent of Waverly Junior/Senior High School seniors graduated on time, 50 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

Statewide test results: male students score 8.1 points lower at Calhoun Elementary/Jr High School

At Calhoun Elementary/Jr High School, a 8.1-point achievement gap persisted between male and female students in 2018.

Statewide test results: male students score 6.5 points lower at Carrollton Grade School

At Carrollton Grade School, a 6.5-point achievement gap persisted between male and female students in 2018.

Carthage Primary School reports 0.0% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Carthage Primary School fell to 0.0 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a West Central Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: low-income students score 18.4 points lower at Carrollton Grade School

At Carrollton Grade School, a 18.4-point achievement gap persisted between low-income and non-low-income students in 2018.

Statewide test results: 81 percent of Bluffs failed English language arts

About 19 percent of Bluffs Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 81 percent of students failed.

57.1 percent of Rushville-Industry teachers stay put; average earns $47,981.79 per year

More than 57.1 percent of teachers stay at Rushville-Industry High School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Southeastern Elementary School reports 5% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Southeastern Elementary School rose to 5 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a West Central Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: low-income students score 26.9 points lower at Calhoun Elementary/Jr High School

At Calhoun Elementary/Jr High School, a 26.9-point achievement gap persisted between low-income and non-low-income students in 2018.

Statewide test results: 80 percent of Franklin Jr/Sr students failed math

About 20 percent of Franklin Jr/Sr High School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 80 percent of students failed.

BEARDSTOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Beardstown Antique Mall is the 2018 December Business of the Month

The Beardstown Antique Mall is the 2018 December Business of the Month!

CULBERTSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: Healthy Holiday Desserts

The holidays are often a time of excessive eating and drinking.

CULBERTSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: When Do You Need to See a Doctor for a Prescription Refill?

Many wonder why a physician requires an office visit when they need their prescription renewed – especially if they have been taking the drug for a while with no problems – but there are times when an office visit is required for the patient’s safety.

BEARDSTOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: The 2019 “88 Hoops Classic “

The “88 Hoops Classic will be a basketball showcase with ten area teams. BASA will be selling hot dogs and pulled pork sandwiches at the concession stand.

CITY OF JACKSONVILLE: Stock Your Emergency Supply Kit