Northwestern Jr High School

Northwestern CUSD 2
30889 Route 111
Palmyra, IL 62674
54 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Northwestern Junior High School, located in Palmyra, Illinois, serves as a focal point for the Northwestern Community Unit School District 2. As a small, rural educational institution, the school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and high school, fostering an environment that emphasizes both academic development and social growth. The school prioritizes a supportive atmosphere where educators work closely with students to help them navigate the unique challenges of their early adolescent years.

In addition to its core curriculum, Northwestern Junior High typically focuses on community-oriented values, aiming to prepare students for success in the neighboring high school. By maintaining a smaller student-to-teacher ratio, the school strives to provide personalized attention and encourage student involvement in extracurricular activities. As a central fixture in the Palmyra area, the school remains committed to maintaining a strong partnership between students, families, and the local community to enhance the overall educational experience.
54
Total Students
4.2
Full-Time Teachers
12.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    52 (96.3 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (3.7 %)
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: Northwestern CUSD 2
Phone: (217)436-2011
Website: http://www.northwestern.k12.il.us
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 54
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.8
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 7 30
Grade 8 24
Gender Ratio