OLYMPIA MIDDLE SCHOOL

Olympia Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Olympia CUSD 16 school district, located in Stanford, IL with about 391 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 24 teachers, Olympia Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Olympia Middle School, located in Stanford, Illinois, serves as a key component of the Olympia Community Unit School District 16. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development of students during their critical middle school years. By offering a comprehensive curriculum that spans core subjects alongside various elective opportunities, the school strives to prepare its students for the transition to high school while encouraging them to explore personal interests and develop essential life skills.

Beyond the classroom, Olympia Middle School emphasizes community engagement and student involvement through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and arts programs. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive atmosphere where educators and staff work closely with families to ensure each student feels connected and challenged. With its rural setting, the school plays a central role in the local community, serving as a hub for both educational achievement and student growth in the McLean County area.

For more information, contact Olympia Middle School at (309) 379-5941 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.