South Central Middle School

South Central CUD 401
503 S Madison St
Kinmundy, IL 62854
140 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
South Central Middle School is a public educational institution located in Kinmundy, Illinois. Serving students in the middle grades, the school operates as part of the South Central Community Unit School District 401. It is situated in a rural setting, acting as a central hub for the academic and extracurricular development of young adolescents in the surrounding community.

The school is dedicated to providing a foundational learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. By focusing on core curriculum standards and fostering student engagement, South Central Middle School aims to support the social, emotional, and academic growth of its student body within a small-town atmosphere.
140
Total Students
13.4
Full-Time Teachers
10.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    137 (97.9%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (1.4%)
  • Two or More
    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: South Central CUD 401
Phone: (618)547-7734
Website: http://southcentralschools.org/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 140
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.4
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 46
Grade 7 49
Grade 8 45
Gender Ratio