Hoopeston Area Middle School

Hoopeston Area CUSD 11
615 E Orange St
Hoopeston, IL 60942
249 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Hoopeston Area Middle School, located at 615 E Orange St in Hoopeston, Illinois, serves as a key educational hub for the students of the Hoopeston Area Community Unit School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the critical transitional years of early adolescence, typically bridging the gap between elementary education and high school by fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school is committed to providing a structured environment where students can explore a variety of subjects while preparing for the more rigorous demands of secondary education.

The school is an integral part of the small-town Hoopeston community, often serving as a focal point for local pride and student involvement. By emphasizing core curriculum standards alongside extracurricular opportunities, the faculty and administration aim to support the diverse needs of their student body. Through its presence in the community, Hoopeston Area Middle School strives to cultivate a sense of belonging and academic achievement, ensuring that students are well-equipped with the foundational skills necessary for future success.
249
Total Students
14.8
Full-Time Teachers
16.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    181 (72.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    41 (16.5 %)
  • Two or More
    19 (7.6 %)
  • Black
    7 (2.8 %)
  • Asian
    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: Hoopeston Area CUSD 11
Phone: (217)283-6664
Website: http://www.hoopeston.k12.il.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 249
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.8
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 6 91
Grade 7 79
Grade 8 79
Gender Ratio