Jasper Co Jr High

Jasper County CUD 1
1104 W Jourdan St
Newton, IL 62448
192 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Jasper County Junior High School, located at 1104 W Jourdan St in Newton, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution for students in the Jasper County Community Unit School District 1. The school provides a focused academic environment for students in the middle-school grade levels, emphasizing the transition from elementary instruction to the more rigorous requirements of high school. As a central fixture of the Newton community, the school is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and personal development during these formative adolescent years.

The facility at W Jourdan St offers a variety of resources designed to support a well-rounded educational experience, including core curriculum subjects, extracurricular activities, and athletic programs. By prioritizing student engagement and community involvement, Jasper County Junior High aims to prepare its student body for success in their future academic pursuits. The school maintains a commitment to creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive atmosphere that encourages students to develop their critical thinking skills and build strong foundations for their secondary education.
192
Total Students
9.5
Full-Time Teachers
20.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    184 (95.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    6 (3.1 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.0 %)
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: Jasper County CUD 1
Phone: (618)783-4202
Website: http://www.jaspercountyschools.net
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 192
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.2
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 7 109
Grade 8 83
Gender Ratio