WOLF BRANCH MIDDLE SCHOOL

Wolf Branch Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Wolf Branch SD 113 school district, located in Swansea, IL with about 376 students offering grade levels from 5th 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 26 teachers, Wolf Branch Middle School 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.

Wolf Branch Middle School, located at 410 Huntwood Rd in Swansea, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution within the Wolf Branch School District 113. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional growth for students in the middle grades. By emphasizing a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school while encouraging them to develop critical thinking skills, independence, and a sense of community responsibility.

Beyond its core classroom instruction, Wolf Branch Middle School is known for offering a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, clubs, and academic enrichment programs. These activities are designed to help students explore their interests, build leadership skills, and strengthen connections with their peers and faculty. Supported by the surrounding Swansea community, the school remains focused on maintaining high academic standards and providing a well-rounded educational experience for its diverse student body.

For more information, contact Wolf Branch Middle School at (618) 277-2100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

410 Huntwood Rd
Swansea, IL 62226-1824
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WOLF BRANCH MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Swansea, IL with about 376 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Wolf Branch SD 113
Total Students:
376
Teachers:
26
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
Grade Levels Offered
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 376 students

White
68.9%
Black or African American
13.3%
Two or more races
6.1%
Hispanic/Latino
5.9%
Asian
5.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
49.7%
Male
50.3%

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.