Farmington Central Jr High Sch

www.dist265.com

262 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Farmington Central Junior High School, located in Farmington, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution for students in the middle grades within the Farmington Central Community Unit School District #265. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development necessary for students navigating the transition between elementary and high school. By focusing on core curriculum standards while providing opportunities for extracurricular engagement, the school aims to prepare its student body for the challenges of secondary education.

The facility at 300 N Lightfoot Rd acts as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing a collaborative partnership between educators, students, and parents. Farmington Central Junior High prioritizes a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests through various clubs, athletics, and academic programs. With a focus on cultivating responsible citizenship and foundational learning, the school remains dedicated to the long-term success and growth of the Farmington youth.

262

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Farmington Central Jr High Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	246
Hispanic	5
Black	4
Asian	2
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

White
246 (93.9 %)
Hispanic
5 (1.9 %)
Black
4 (1.5 %)
Two or More
4 (1.5 %)
Asian
2 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (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:	Farmington Central CUSD 265
Phone:	(309)245-1000
Website:	http://www.dist265.com
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	262
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
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 76

Grade 7 101

Grade 8 85