WEST CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL
West Central Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the West Central CUSD 235 school district, located in Stronghurst, IL with about 154 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 13 teachers, West Central Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.
West Central Middle School, located in Stronghurst, Illinois, serves as a central educational hub for students in the Henderson County area. As part of the West Central Community Unit School District #235, the school is dedicated to bridging the gap between elementary and high school, focusing on the unique social, emotional, and academic needs of students during their adolescent years. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that encourages student growth, personal responsibility, and community engagement.
In addition to its core academic curriculum, West Central Middle School typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities and athletic programs designed to foster teamwork and school spirit. By maintaining a focus on small-town values and individualized attention, the school strives to prepare its students for the academic rigors of high school while cultivating a strong sense of belonging within the local community.
For more information, contact West Central Middle School at (309) 924-1681 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Stronghurst, IL 61480-0179
(309) 924-1681
WEST CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Stronghurst, IL with about 154 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- West Central CUSD 235
- Total Students:
- 154
- Teachers:
- 13.85
- 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 154 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WEST CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.
- White
- 94.2%
- Two or more races
- 3.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Female
- 44.8%
- Male
- 55.2%
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.