BUSHNELL-PRAIRIE CITY JR HIGH SCHOOL

Bushnell-Prairie City Jr High Sch is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Bushnell Prairie City CUSD 170 school district, located in Bushnell, IL with about 159 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 11 teachers, Bushnell-Prairie City Jr High Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Bushnell-Prairie City Junior High School is located at 847 Walnut St in Bushnell, Illinois, and serves as a core educational hub for students in the local community. As part of the Bushnell-Prairie City Community Unit School District 170, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school, focusing on the academic and social development of students during their adolescent years.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, aiming to prepare students for future academic success while fostering personal growth. By maintaining a localized campus within Bushnell, the junior high plays a vital role in the district’s efforts to offer consistent, community-focused instruction that addresses the diverse needs of its student body in West-Central Illinois.

For more information, contact Bushnell-Prairie City Jr High Sch at (309) 772-3123 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.