ABINGDON-AVON MIDDLE SCHOOL

Abingdon-Avon Middle Sch is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Abingdon-Avon CUSD 276 school district, located in Avon, IL with about 231 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 15 teachers, Abingdon-Avon Middle Sch 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.

Abingdon-Avon Middle School (AAMS), located at 320 E Woods St in Avon, Illinois, serves as a primary educational hub for students in the Abingdon-Avon Community Unit School District 276. As part of a consolidated district, the school focuses on bridging the gap between elementary and high school education by fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of adolescents. The campus serves the rural communities of Abingdon and Avon, emphasizing a community-centered approach to education that prioritizes both academic growth and social-emotional development.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school strives to prepare students for the academic rigors of high school through a variety of extracurricular activities and support services. While the school is smaller in scale compared to urban counterparts, it utilizes this size to encourage closer relationships between staff and students, aiming to provide personalized attention. By maintaining strong ties to the local community, Abingdon-Avon Middle School seeks to build a foundation of lifelong learning and citizenship for the youth within the 61415 area and surrounding regions.

For more information, contact Abingdon-Avon Middle Sch at (309) 465-3621 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.