Bement Middle School

Bement CUSD 5
201 S Champaign St
Bement, IL 61813
73 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Bement Middle School, located at 201 S Champaign St in Bement, Illinois, serves as a central hub for student development within the Bement Community Unit School District 5. As a small-town educational institution, the school places a strong emphasis on fostering a close-knit environment where students can transition effectively from their elementary years toward high school. The school is integrated into the local community, benefiting from a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes personalized attention and academic engagement.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the unique developmental needs of middle schoolers, focusing on core academic subjects while encouraging participation in extracurricular activities. By leveraging its position within a smaller district, Bement Middle School aims to provide a stable, collaborative learning space that encourages character development, critical thinking, and social responsibility. Its commitment to these values ensures that students are well-prepared for the challenges of their future secondary education.
73
Total Students
4.3
Full-Time Teachers
17.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    64 (87.7 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (9.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (1.4 %)
  • Asian
    1 (1.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Bement CUSD 5
Phone: (217)678-4200
Website: http://www.bement.k12.il.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 73
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 22
Grade 7 20
Grade 8 31
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Monticello Middle School
Monticello CUSD 25
379 Students
2015 E Washington St
Monticello, IL 61856 (7.0 miles away)
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