ZADOK CASEY MIDDLE SCHOOL

Zadok Casey Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Mount Vernon SD 80 school district, located in Mount Vernon, IL with about 399 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 31 teachers, Zadok Casey Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Zadok Casey Middle School, located in Mount Vernon, Illinois, serves as a central educational hub for students in the local community. As a middle school, it focuses on the critical transitional years of early adolescence, providing a structured environment designed to bridge the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. The school is named in honor of Zadok Casey, a significant historical figure in Illinois politics, reflecting a commitment to local heritage and civic pride within its educational mission.

The school is dedicated to fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development for its diverse student body. By offering a curriculum tailored to the needs of middle-grade learners, Zadok Casey Middle School emphasizes foundational skills in core subjects while providing opportunities for students to explore elective interests. Through its presence on Broadway Street, the institution remains an integral part of the Mount Vernon City Schools district, working to support student achievement and prepare its youth for success in their future academic and personal endeavors.

For more information, contact Zadok Casey Middle School at (618) 244-8060 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.