Lexington Jr High School

Lexington CUSD 7
100 E Wall St
Lexington, IL 61753
113 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Lexington Junior High School, located at 100 E Wall St in Lexington, Illinois, serves as a core academic institution within the Lexington Community Unit School District 7. As a smaller community-focused school, it is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the transition between elementary education and high school. The school prioritizes core curriculum development, aiming to provide students with a solid foundation in essential subjects while encouraging personal growth and social development during the formative middle school years.

Beyond academics, the school reflects the close-knit culture of the Lexington area, often emphasizing small class sizes and personalized attention from faculty. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and character building, Lexington Junior High seeks to prepare its pupils for the rigors of high school while actively engaging them in the local community. Through its commitment to a well-rounded educational experience, the institution plays a vital role in the long-term success and development of Lexington’s youth.
113
Total Students
6.5
Full-Time Teachers
17.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    106 (94.6 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (4.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (0.9 %)
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: Lexington CUSD 7
Phone: (309)365-2711
Website: http://www.lexington.k12.il.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 113
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.4
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 37
Grade 7 35
Grade 8 41
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
EPG Middle School
El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11
381 Students
403 McLean St
Gridley, IL 61744 (8.8 miles away)
Middle School 5th - 8th