Dunlap Valley Middle School

564 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Dunlap Valley Middle School, located in Dunlap, Illinois, is a prominent institution within the Dunlap Community Unit School District #323. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is highly regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and a rigorous curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school. The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, balancing core subjects like mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies with a variety of elective opportunities that allow students to explore their personal interests.

Beyond the classroom, Dunlap Valley Middle School fosters a vibrant community culture that prioritizes student development and involvement. The school offers a diverse range of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, music programs, and various academic clubs, which encourage students to build leadership skills and teamwork. With its focus on high standards, supportive faculty, and community engagement, the school consistently maintains a reputation as one of the top-performing middle schools in the Peoria area.

564

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dunlap Valley Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	350
Hispanic	29
Black	59
Asian	83
Two or More	41
American Indian	2

White
350 (62.1 %)
Asian
83 (14.7 %)
Black
59 (10.5 %)
Two or More
41 (7.3 %)
Hispanic
29 (5.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	Dunlap CUSD 323
Phone:	(309)243-1034
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	564
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
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 6 195

Grade 7 197

Grade 8 172