BROWNSTOWN JR HIGH SCHOOL

Brownstown Jr High School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Brownstown CUSD 201 school district, located in Brownstown, IL with about 53 students offering grade levels from 7th 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 2 teachers, Brownstown Jr High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. 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.

Brownstown Junior High School, located at 421 S. College Ave in Brownstown, Illinois, serves as a central educational hub for students in the local community during their middle school years. As part of the Brownstown Community Unit School District #201, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the transition between elementary education and the academic expectations of high school. By providing a structured curriculum and a variety of extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to help students develop both their academic skills and their personal character during this formative stage of development.

The school benefits from its identity as a small-town institution, which typically allows for a more personalized approach to education and closer relationships between faculty, students, and parents. Being situated in a rural Illinois community, Brownstown Junior High emphasizes values such as school spirit, community involvement, and local pride. Through its commitment to student growth, the school continues to play a vital role in preparing the youth of Brownstown for their future academic and professional endeavors.

For more information, contact Brownstown Jr High School at (618) 427-3839 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.