Monticello Middle School

Monticello CUSD 25
2015 E Washington St
Monticello, IL 61856
379 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Monticello Middle School, located at 2015 E Washington St in Monticello, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution within the Monticello Community Unit School District #25. The school is dedicated to supporting students during the critical transitional years of early adolescence, typically serving grades 6 through 8. It focuses on providing a balanced curriculum that combines rigorous core academics—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—with opportunities for personal growth through elective courses and extracurricular activities.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Monticello, emphasizing a supportive environment that fosters both academic achievement and character development. By leveraging a dedicated faculty and staff, the school aims to prepare its student body for the challenges of high school while encouraging community involvement. As part of a district known for its strong emphasis on educational excellence, Monticello Middle School works to balance traditional instruction with modern learning strategies to meet the diverse needs of its students.
379
Total Students
26.8
Full-Time Teachers
14.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    347 (91.6 %)
  • Two or More
    12 (3.2 %)
  • Black
    10 (2.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    6 (1.6 %)
  • Asian
    4 (1.1 %)
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: Monticello CUSD 25
Phone: (217)762-8511
Website: http://www.sages.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 379
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.1
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 6 130
Grade 7 116
Grade 8 133
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Bement Middle School
Bement CUSD 5
73 Students
201 S Champaign St
Bement, IL 61813 (7.0 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th