Richland County Middle School

Richland County CUSD 1
1099 N Van St
Olney, IL 62450
472 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Richland County Middle School (RCMS), located at 1099 N Van St in Olney, Illinois, serves as a central hub for student development in Richland County. As part of the Richland County Community Unit School District #1, the school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary and high school years. The campus typically focuses on providing a balanced curriculum that emphasizes core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—while fostering an environment that encourages social-emotional growth and personal responsibility during the formative middle school years.

Beyond the classroom, Richland County Middle School places significant value on extracurricular engagement to help students explore their interests and build community. This often includes a variety of athletic programs, academic clubs, and opportunities for creative expression. By maintaining a focus on both scholastic achievement and the development of well-rounded individuals, the school strives to prepare its student body for the challenges and opportunities of high school and beyond, serving as an essential pillar of the local Olney educational community.
472
Total Students
31.9
Full-Time Teachers
14.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    436 (92.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    15 (3.2 %)
  • Two or More
    14 (3.0 %)
  • Black
    3 (0.6 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.6 %)
  • 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: Richland County CUSD 1
Phone: (618)395-4372
Website: http://rcms.rccu1.net
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 472
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.8
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 6 138
Grade 7 167
Grade 8 167
Gender Ratio