DEE-MACK INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

Dee-Mack Intermediate School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Deer Creek-Mackinaw CUSD 701 school district, located in Deer Creek, IL with about 225 students offering grade levels from 4th Grade to 6th 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 12 teachers, Dee-Mack Intermediate School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Dee-Mack Intermediate School, located in Deer Creek, Illinois, serves as a vital educational hub for students in the Deer Creek-Mackinaw Community Unit School District 701. The school is dedicated to bridging the gap between primary elementary education and the middle school years, typically focusing on upper elementary grade levels. The institution emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to foster both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students during these formative years.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town community of Deer Creek, benefiting from the close-knit, supportive atmosphere characteristic of the district. By prioritizing small class sizes and a collaborative relationship between educators, parents, and the community, Dee-Mack Intermediate aims to provide a well-rounded curriculum that prepares students for the challenges of secondary education. Its mission centers on empowering students to achieve their personal best while cultivating a strong sense of responsibility and school pride.

For more information, contact Dee-Mack Intermediate School at (309) 447-6226 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.