West Central Reporter

The truancy rate at Western Barry Elementary fell to 6 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a West Central Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

At Pleasant Hill, 77 percent of students graduate high school; 40 percent go to college

About 94 percent of ninth graders in 2017 were on track to graduate at a school where the four-year graduation rate was 77 percent that year, according to the latest Illinois schools report card by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 18.6 points lower at North Greene Jr/Sr High School

At North Greene Jr/Sr High School, a 18.6-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

Nauvoo Elementary School reports 1% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Nauvoo Elementary School stayed flat at 1 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a West Central Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

How much revenue has Beardstown CUSD 15 received from local taxpayers?

The revenue Beardstown Community Unified School District 15 received through local taxes decreased 0.9 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a West Central Reporter analysis of public schools data.

7.8 percent of borrowers default on student loans in Illinois

By West Central Reporter reports | Oct 15, 2018

MacMurray College, Western Illinois University and Illinois College were among four-year schools in Illinois to report the highest rates of borrowers who started repaying student loans in 2014 and defaulted on those loans by the end of 2016, according to the latest data from the U.S. Department of Education.

School discipline: Which West Central Illinois districts reported the most gun-related suspensions?

Triopia Community Unit School District 27 and Jacksonville School District 117 reported the highest rate of students suspended for reasons related to firearms during the 2016-17 school year in West Central Illinois.

PIKE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Traeger Grill Demo

Make sure to join our friends from Ace Hardware as they host their Traeger Grill Demo at Pike County Archer this coming Saturday!

PIKE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Rising Waters from the Mississippi River

Overnight, rising waters from the Mississippi River went over Missouri Route 79 in the southern part of Clarksville.

PIKE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Attention to those who recycle in Pike County:

The Recycling Center has currently lost its home so please be patient while a new location is found.

CITY OF JACKSONVILLE:2019 Consolidated Election

City Clerk Skip Bradshaw announces that Jacksonville citizens interested in running for an aldermanic position in the 2019 Consolidated Election must complete the documents below and return to the City Clerk's Office between November 19 and November 26, 2018 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 pm

CITY OF JACKSONVILLE: Trick or Treating

October 30th and October 31st are the two days for Trick or Treating in Jacksonville.

CITY OF JACKSONVILLE: City Of Jacksonville Leaf Pick Up

The City's Leaf Pick-Up service begins Monday, November 12th and continues to the end of November.

CITY OF BARRY: Justin Krohn Will be Around The City Over the Next Couple Weeks

Pike County Economic Development Corporation Intern, Justin Krohn will be around the city over the next couple weeks GPS mapping water and sewer system assets so the city can develop a GIS system of its infrastructure.

At Pittsfield, 87 percent of students graduate high school; 70 percent go to college

About 89 percent of ninth graders in 2017 were on track to graduate at a school where the four-year graduation rate was 87 percent that year, according to the latest Illinois schools report card by the Illinois State Board of Education.

76.5 percent of Western Junior teachers stay put; average earns $39,471 per year

More than 76.5 percent of teachers stay at Western Junior High School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

How much revenue has Dallas ESD 327 received from local taxpayers?

The revenue Dallas Elementary School District 327 received through local taxes decreased 14.8 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a West Central Reporter analysis of public schools data.

Southeastern Elementary School reports 4% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Southeastern Elementary School fell to 4 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a West Central Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Schuyler-Industry CUSD 5 placed on financial "review" list by state board of education

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Schuyler Industry Community Unit School District 5 on its financial "review" list.

81.6 percent of Griggsville-Perry Primary teachers stay put; average earns $41,840 per year