Sangamon Valley Middle School

Sangamon Valley CUSD 9
341 Matilda St
Illiopolis, IL 62539
150 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Sangamon Valley Middle School, located at 341 Matilda St in Illiopolis, Illinois, serves as a central educational hub for the students of the Sangamon Valley School District. As a middle school, it plays a critical developmental role in bridging the gap between elementary education and high school, focusing on fostering academic growth while helping students navigate the social and emotional challenges typical of early adolescence. The school is committed to providing a supportive environment that encourages students to build foundational skills in core subjects while exploring extracurricular interests.

Beyond the classroom, the school functions as a vital part of the small-town Illiopolis community. By maintaining a smaller campus setting, Sangamon Valley Middle School is able to offer a more personalized approach to instruction, allowing teachers to better engage with students on an individual level. The institution emphasizes the importance of school spirit and community involvement, striving to prepare its students not only for future academic success but also to become responsible and active members of the broader society.
150
Total Students
13.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    140 (93.3 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (4.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (2.0 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.7 %)
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: Sangamon Valley CUSD 9
Phone: (217)486-2241
Website: http://www.sangamonvalley.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 150
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.5
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 35
Grade 7 53
Grade 8 62
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Tri-City Jr High School
Tri City CUSD 1
113 Students
324 W Charles St
Buffalo, IL 62515 (9.0 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th