MADISON JR HIGH SCHOOL

Madison Jr High School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Madison CUSD 12 school district, located in Madison, IL with about 149 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 8 teachers, Madison Jr High 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.

Madison Junior High School, located at 600 Farrish Street in Madison, Illinois, serves as a central educational hub for students in the Madison Community Unit School District 12. As a junior high facility, the school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary and high school, focusing on the unique academic, social, and emotional developmental needs of adolescents. The school environment typically emphasizes foundational learning in core subjects such as mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies, while often providing extracurricular opportunities that encourage student engagement and community involvement.

Situated within the Madison school district, the institution plays an integral role in the local community’s efforts to prepare its youth for future academic and professional success. By fostering a structured environment, Madison Junior High aims to cultivate critical thinking skills and personal responsibility among its student body. The school remains committed to upholding district standards for educational excellence, working closely with faculty, parents, and community stakeholders to provide a supportive atmosphere where students can navigate their middle-grade years and develop the skills necessary for a smooth transition into secondary education.

For more information, contact Madison Jr High School at (618) 877-6409 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.