West Central Reporter

In a year when 88 percent of Rushville-Industry High School seniors graduated on time, 33 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

Statewide test results: 89 percent of Meredosia-Chambersburg Junior High failed English language arts

About 11 percent of Meredosia-Chambersburg Junior High students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 89 percent of students failed.

3 Illinois offenders paroled in zip code 62321 in 3rd quarter of 2018

Three offenders released on parole during the third quarter live near Illinois zip code 62321, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.

77.4 percent of Waverly teachers stay put; average earns $42,622.41 per year

More than 77.4 percent of teachers stay at Waverly Elementary School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Three construction businesses in Pike County have between 20 and 49 employees in 2018

By West Central Reporter | Jan 16, 2019

There were three construction businesses in Pike County ZIP Codes with between 20 and 49 employees in 2018, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

81.8 percent of Warsaw teachers stay put; average earns $39,697.88 per year

More than 81.8 percent of teachers stay at Warsaw Elementary School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

1 Illinois offender paroled in zip code 62047 in 3rd quarter of 2018

One offender released on parole during the third quarter lives near Illinois zip code 62047, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.

Statewide test results: 94 percent of Pleasant Hill students failed math

About 6 percent of Pleasant Hill Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 94 percent of students failed.

Walter Jones unloads 1581 Broadway St., Hamilton

By West Central Reporter | Jan 15, 2019

On Jan. 15, 2019, Rita Howard purchased a home at 1581 Broadway St., Hamilton from Walter Jones for $57,000.

Statewide test results: low-income students score 15.2 points lower at Waverly Junior/Senior High School

At Waverly Junior/Senior High School, a 15.2-point achievement gap persisted between low-income and non-low-income students in 2018.

87.5 percent of Carrollton teachers stay put; average earns $42,723.08 per year

More than 87.5 percent of teachers stay at Carrollton High School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: male students score 12.8 points lower at Waverly Elementary School

At Waverly Elementary School, a 12.8-point achievement gap persisted between male and female students in 2018.

Statewide test results: 78 percent of Meredosia-Chambersburg failed English language arts

About 22 percent of Meredosia-Chambersburg Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 78 percent of students failed.

Statewide test results: male students score 4.6 points lower at Waverly Junior/Senior High School

At Waverly Junior/Senior High School, a 4.6-point achievement gap persisted between male and female students in 2018.

Five health care and social assistance businesses in Pike County have between 10 and 19 employees in 2018

By West Central Reporter | Jan 15, 2019

There were five health care and social assistance businesses in Pike County ZIP Codes with between 10 and 19 employees in 2018, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

Statewide test results: low-income students score 14.4 points lower at Waverly Elementary School

At Waverly Elementary School, a 14.4-point achievement gap persisted between low-income and non-low-income students in 2018.

1 Illinois offender paroled in zip code 61416 in 3rd quarter of 2018

One offender released on parole during the third quarter lives near Illinois zip code 61416, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.

Bluffs Junior High School reports 0.0% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Bluffs Junior High School stayed flat at 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: 89 percent of Pikeland Community students failed math

About 11 percent of Pikeland Community School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 89 percent of students failed.

Meredosia-Chambersburg Junior High reports 14% truancy rate