DURAND JR HIGH SCHOOL

Durand Jr High School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Durand CUSD 322 school district, located in Durand, IL with about 95 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 8 teachers, Durand Jr High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

Durand Junior High School, located at 200 W South St in Durand, Illinois, serves as a central hub for middle-level education within the Durand Community Unit School District 322. Situated in a small, close-knit rural community, the school is designed to provide a supportive transition between elementary education and the high school level. The facility focuses on fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development during the pivotal middle school years, typically serving students in grades 6 through 8.

The school is characterized by its commitment to a well-rounded educational experience that balances core curriculum requirements—such as math, science, language arts, and social studies—with extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a smaller student population, Durand Junior High is able to prioritize personalized instruction and build strong relationships between students, staff, and the local community. As a key component of the district, the school works to prepare its students for the academic rigors of high school while promoting the core values of the Durand community.

For more information, contact Durand Jr High School at (815) 248-2171 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.