Jacksonville Middle School

Jacksonville SD 117
664 Lincoln Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
718 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Jacksonville Middle School, located at 664 Lincoln Avenue in Jacksonville, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution within the Jacksonville School District 117. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of students during their critical middle school years. By offering a comprehensive curriculum and a variety of extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond.

In addition to its core academic programs, Jacksonville Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and character development. The school works to cultivate a supportive culture where students are encouraged to engage with their peers, participate in school activities, and develop a sense of responsibility. Through its focus on both scholastic achievement and student well-being, the institution remains a central pillar of the Jacksonville community, striving to provide a foundation for lifelong learning.
718
Total Students
56.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    534 (74.4 %)
  • Two or More
    72 (10.0 %)
  • Black
    68 (9.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    34 (4.7 %)
  • Asian
    7 (1.0 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (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: Jacksonville SD 117
Phone: (217)243-4384
Website: http://www.jsd117.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 718
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 56.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.7
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 6 237
Grade 7 220
Grade 8 261
Gender Ratio