DEE-MACK PRIMARY/JR HIGH SCHOOL

Dee-Mack Primary/Jr High is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Deer Creek-Mackinaw CUSD 701 school district, located in Mackinaw, IL with about 477 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 31 teachers, Dee-Mack Primary/Jr High has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Dee-Mack Primary/Junior High School, located in Mackinaw, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational hub for the Deer Creek-Mackinaw Community Unit School District #701. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that caters to the developmental needs of students from early childhood through the middle school years. By focusing on core academic disciplines alongside character development, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school while maintaining a close-knit community atmosphere characteristic of the Mackinaw area.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, encouraging student participation in various extracurricular activities and social programs. The faculty and staff are committed to a partnership with families to ensure that each student receives individualized attention and the resources necessary to succeed. As a pillar of the local community, Dee-Mack Primary/Junior High plays a vital role in shaping the social and intellectual growth of the region’s youth, emphasizing values such as responsibility, respect, and academic excellence.

For more information, contact Dee-Mack Primary/Jr High at (309) 359-4321 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.