MAROA-FORSYTH MIDDLE SCHOOL
Maroa-Forsyth Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Maroa Forsyth CUSD 2 school district, located in Maroa, IL with about 268 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 15 teachers, Maroa-Forsyth Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
Maroa-Forsyth Middle School, located in Maroa, Illinois, serves as a vital educational hub for students in the surrounding community. Part of the Maroa-Forsyth Community Unit School District, the school is dedicated to bridging the gap between elementary education and high school readiness. It provides a structured learning environment that focuses on both academic rigor and the social-emotional development necessary for students navigating their early adolescent years.
Beyond the standard curriculum, the school emphasizes a supportive culture that encourages student involvement in extracurricular activities, athletics, and character-building programs. By fostering a collaborative partnership between faculty, parents, and the local community, Maroa-Forsyth Middle School aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared for the challenges of secondary education and beyond. Its commitment to small-town values combined with modern educational standards makes it a cornerstone of the Maroa-Forsyth district.
For more information, contact Maroa-Forsyth Middle School at (217) 794-5115 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Maroa, IL 61756-0738
(217) 794-5115
MAROA-FORSYTH MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Maroa, IL with about 268 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Maroa Forsyth CUSD 2
- Total Students:
- 268
- Teachers:
- 15
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 268 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MAROA-FORSYTH MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 82% of the student body.
- White
- 82.5%
- Asian
- 7.8%
- Two or more races
- 5.2%
- Black or African American
- 2.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 50.7%
- Male
- 49.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.