Mattoon Middle School

Mattoon CUSD 2
1200 S 9th St
Mattoon, IL 61938
645 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Mattoon Middle School, located at 1200 S 9th St in Mattoon, Illinois, serves as a central educational hub for students in grades 6 through 8 within the Mattoon Community Unit School District #2. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary and high school by providing a structured environment that focuses on academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of essential life skills during the critical early adolescent years.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school places a strong emphasis on fostering a well-rounded student experience. Through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and elective courses, Mattoon Middle School encourages students to explore their personal interests and talents. By promoting a culture of community and responsibility, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the rigorous academic demands and social challenges they will encounter at the high school level and beyond.
645
Total Students
49.8
Full-Time Teachers
13.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    527 (81.7 %)
  • Two or More
    55 (8.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    31 (4.8 %)
  • Black
    29 (4.5 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.3 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
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: Mattoon CUSD 2
Phone: (217)238-5800
Website: http://www.mattoon.k12.il.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 645
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 49.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.0
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 6 236
Grade 7 192
Grade 8 217
Gender Ratio