Illini Central Middle School

Illini Central CUSD 189
208 N West Ave
Mason City, IL 62664
142 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Illini Central Middle School, located in Mason City, Illinois, serves as a central hub for students in the surrounding rural community. As part of the Illini Central Community Unit School District #189, the school is dedicated to bridging the gap between elementary and high school education. The campus functions as a pillar of the local area, fostering a close-knit environment where educators, parents, and students work together to support academic development and personal growth during the formative middle school years.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, balancing core academic subjects with opportunities for extracurricular engagement. By focusing on the unique social and emotional needs of middle-level learners, Illini Central Middle School strives to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond. Through its small-town atmosphere and commitment to local community values, the school maintains a supportive learning environment tailored to the specific needs of the Mason City student body.
142
Total Students
12.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    137 (96.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (2.1 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.4 %)
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: Illini Central CUSD 189
Phone: (217)482-3252
Website: http://www.illinicentral.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 142
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.8
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 45
Grade 7 48
Grade 8 49
Gender Ratio