DORRIS INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

Dorris Intermediate Sch is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Collinsville CUSD 10 school district, located in Collinsville, IL with about 976 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 58 teachers, Dorris Intermediate Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Dorris Intermediate School, located at 1841 Vandalia St in Collinsville, Illinois, serves as a key educational hub for students in the Collinsville Community Unit School District 10. Typically catering to students in grades 5 and 6, the school acts as a transitional bridge between the foundational learning of elementary school and the more structured environment of the middle school level. Its curriculum is designed to foster academic growth in core subjects while encouraging social-emotional development during these pivotal formative years.

The school is well-integrated into the Collinsville community, focusing on providing a supportive environment that emphasizes student engagement and collaborative learning. Beyond standard classroom instruction, Dorris Intermediate often promotes a variety of extracurricular activities and programs intended to help students explore new interests and build character. By maintaining a focus on both academic achievement and the development of responsible citizenship, the school strives to prepare its student body for the challenges of the secondary education levels that follow.

For more information, contact Dorris Intermediate Sch at (618) 346-6311 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.