FARMINGTON CENTRAL JR HIGH SCHOOL
Farmington Central Jr High Sch is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Farmington Central CUSD 265 school district, located in Farmington, IL with about 296 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade 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 22 teachers, Farmington Central Jr High Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
Farmington Central Junior High School, located in Farmington, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution for students in the middle grades within the Farmington Central Community Unit School District #265. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development necessary for students navigating the transition between elementary and high school. By focusing on core curriculum standards while providing opportunities for extracurricular engagement, the school aims to prepare its student body for the challenges of secondary education.
The facility at 300 N Lightfoot Rd acts as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing a collaborative partnership between educators, students, and parents. Farmington Central Junior High prioritizes a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests through various clubs, athletics, and academic programs. With a focus on cultivating responsible citizenship and foundational learning, the school remains dedicated to the long-term success and growth of the Farmington youth.
For more information, contact Farmington Central Jr High Sch at (309) 245-1000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Farmington, IL 61531-9649
(309) 245-1000
FARMINGTON CENTRAL JR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Farmington, IL with about 296 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Farmington Central CUSD 265
- Total Students:
- 296
- Teachers:
- 22
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 296 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending FARMINGTON CENTRAL JR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.
- White
- 93.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.7%
- Two or more races
- 1.7%
- Black or African American
- 0.7%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 51.0%
- Male
- 49.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.