Joseph Arthur Middle School

160 Saint Ellen Mine Rd
O Fallon, IL 62269

234 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Joseph Arthur Middle School, located at 160 St. Ellen Mine Road in O’Fallon, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution within the Central School District 104. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development of its middle school students. By providing a structured curriculum and a variety of extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school, emphasizing both character building and foundational academic success.

The school is known for its commitment to community involvement and maintaining a supportive atmosphere for its student body. With a focus on inclusive learning, Joseph Arthur Middle School utilizes modern instructional strategies to engage students across various disciplines, including STEM, humanities, and the arts. By integrating technology and collaborative projects, the school strives to equip students with the critical thinking and interpersonal skills necessary to navigate an increasingly complex world.

234

Total Students

15.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Joseph Arthur Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	105
Hispanic	25
Black	73
Asian	11
Two or More	20

White
105 (44.9 %)
Black
73 (31.2 %)
Hispanic
25 (10.7 %)
Two or More
20 (8.5 %)
Asian
11 (4.7 %)

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:	Central SD 104
Phone:	(618)632-6336
Website:	http://central104.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	234
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 5 52

Grade 6 57

Grade 7 59

Grade 8 66