VALMEYER JR HIGH SCHOOL

Valmeyer Jr High is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Valmeyer CUSD 3 school district, located in Valmeyer, IL with about 102 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 7 teachers, Valmeyer Jr High has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Valmeyer Junior High School, located at 300 S Cedar Bluff Dr in Valmeyer, Illinois, serves as a central hub for education in the small Monroe County community. As part of the Valmeyer Community Unit School District 3, the school functions within a close-knit environment that emphasizes small class sizes and a supportive atmosphere. By focusing on the transitional years between elementary and high school, the institution aims to foster both academic growth and social development for students in grades 6 through 8.

The school is known for its connection to the broader Valmeyer community, which has a unique history of resilience following the Great Flood of 1993. This legacy often reflects in the school’s culture, which prioritizes community engagement, character building, and extracurricular participation. By balancing core curriculum requirements with various student activities, Valmeyer Junior High strives to prepare its middle-school students for the rigors of high school while maintaining the personalized attention typical of a rural Illinois school district.

For more information, contact Valmeyer Jr High at (618) 939-2100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.