Orion Middle School

Orion CUSD 223
PO Box 129
Orion, IL 61273
223 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Orion Middle School, located in Orion, Illinois, serves as a key academic institution within the Orion Community Unit School District #223. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school, focusing on the unique developmental needs of students in the middle grades. With a commitment to both academic excellence and personal growth, the school emphasizes preparing its students for future success in higher education and beyond.

Beyond core academics, Orion Middle School is known for cultivating a strong sense of community, often encouraging student participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs. By integrating a rigorous curriculum with character-building initiatives, the school aims to empower its students to become responsible, well-rounded citizens. The institution remains a focal point for the local Orion community, reflecting the town’s values of collaboration, local pride, and educational dedication.
223
Total Students
16.3
Full-Time Teachers
13.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    210 (94.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    4 (1.8 %)
  • Black
    4 (1.8 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.8 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4 %)
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: Orion CUSD 223
Phone: (309)526-3392
Website: http://www.orionschools.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 223
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.7
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 71
Grade 7 79
Grade 8 73
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Sherrard Jr High School
Sherrard CUSD 200
220 Students
4701 176th Ave
Sherrard, IL 61281 (8.0 miles away)
Middle School 7th - 8th