The top reported proficiency rate is 57% in English language arts. The lowest is 46% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Central 3-4 Middle School
Central 3-4 Middle School serves third and fourth grades in Quincy, Illinois, as part of Central CUSD 3, a small rural district based in Camp Point. The school is a regular public elementary school located at 301 Hanna Street in Quincy.
The school's enrollment is modest, with around a hundred students split fairly evenly between the two grade levels. The student body is predominantly white, with very few students of other racial or ethnic backgrounds represented. Free-or-reduced-price lunch eligibility data and counts of students with disabilities or English learner status were not available. The school does not report participation in Title I or other federal assistance programs based on the available directory information.
On the 2024-25 Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR), third-grade math proficiency was below half the student cohort, while fourth-grade math proficiency reached just under half. Fourth-grade reading was stronger, with proficiency clearly above half the cohort. Third-grade reading proficiency sat at just under half. All students who were assessed participated fully in the testing window. State proficiency standards shifted significantly in 2024-25, so year-to-year comparisons with prior results are not reliable.
When placed against other districts in Adams County, this school's overall proficiency index sits above the midpoint, a position that reflects uneven performance across grades and subjects rather than consistent strength. The school serves only grades three and four, so no state testing data exists for higher grades. Parents seeking information on this school's approach to instruction, discipline, or social and emotional support would benefit from direct outreach to the school, as such details were not available in public records.
Quincy itself is a small Mississippi River city in west-central Illinois with a historic downtown core and visible 19th-century heritage. The city functions as the commercial and healthcare hub for a larger regional population. Recent development activity includes new retail openings and a reinvested downtown district, though housing inventory remains tight. The broader community has been exploring zoning and parking reforms to increase available housing stock. Amtrak service and a local transit system provide transportation options, and the city's parks and riverfront offer recreational anchors.
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