Putnam County Jr High School

Putnam County CUSD 535
13183 N 350th Ave
Mc Nabb, IL 61335
162 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Putnam County Junior High School, located in the rural community of McNabb, Illinois, serves as a central educational hub for students in Putnam County. As part of the Putnam County Community Unit School District #535, the school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and high school, focusing on fostering both academic growth and social development during the middle school years. The school’s rural setting allows for a close-knit community atmosphere, where faculty and staff often emphasize personalized attention and a supportive environment for their student body.

Academically, the school offers a curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of secondary education while encouraging participation in extracurricular activities. By promoting values of responsibility, integrity, and community involvement, Putnam County Junior High strives to cultivate well-rounded students. The facility serves as a vital cornerstone for the local area, reflecting the district’s broader commitment to maintaining high educational standards and strong school-family partnerships within the small-town context of McNabb.
162
Total Students
14.5
Full-Time Teachers
11.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    135 (83.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    21 (13.0 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.9 %)
  • Black
    2 (1.2 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.6 %)
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: Putnam County CUSD 535
Phone: (815)882-2800
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 162
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.2
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 49
Grade 7 57
Grade 8 56
Gender Ratio