Charleston Middle School

Charleston CUSD 1
920 Smith Dr
Charleston, IL 61920
399 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Charleston Middle School, located at 920 Smith Drive in Charleston, Illinois, serves as a central educational hub for students in the local community. As a middle-level institution, the school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary and high school, focusing on fostering both academic growth and the social-emotional development of early adolescents. The facility is designed to support a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for the challenges of secondary education while encouraging them to explore their personal interests through various classroom subjects.

Beyond its academic programs, Charleston Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and student engagement. The school typically offers a range of extracurricular activities, athletics, and support services aimed at creating a well-rounded educational environment. By maintaining a focus on collaborative learning and character development, the school strives to provide a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential within the Charleston Community Unit School District.
399
Total Students
28.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    318 (79.7 %)
  • Black
    27 (6.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    24 (6.0 %)
  • Two or More
    24 (6.0 %)
  • Asian
    5 (1.3 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3 %)
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: Charleston CUSD 1
Phone: (217)639-6000
Website: http://charleston.k12.il.us
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 399
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 7 194
Grade 8 205
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Jefferson Elem School
Charleston CUSD 1
635 Students
801 Jefferson Ave
Charleston, IL 61920 (0.8 miles away)
Middle School 4th - 6th