Pana Jr High School

Pana CUSD 8
PO Box 377
Pana, IL 62557
264 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Pana Junior High School, located in Pana, Illinois, serves as a foundational academic institution for students in the local community. As part of the Pana Community Unit School District #8, the school focuses on bridging the gap between elementary education and high school, providing a structured environment designed to support the developmental and educational needs of early adolescents. The school emphasizes core curriculum standards while striving to foster a supportive atmosphere that encourages both intellectual growth and social-emotional development.

Beyond academics, Pana Junior High typically plays an integral role in the community by offering various extracurricular activities and athletic programs that promote student engagement and school spirit. By prioritizing small-town values and a dedicated teaching staff, the school aims to prepare its students for the academic rigors of high school and beyond. For those looking for specific information regarding curriculum updates, school events, or administrative policies, the school maintains an active presence within the district’s overall educational framework.
264
Total Students
21.8
Full-Time Teachers
12.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    249 (94.3 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (2.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    5 (1.9 %)
  • Black
    3 (1.1 %)
  • American Indian
    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: Pana CUSD 8
Phone: (217)562-6500
Website: http://www.panaschools.com
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 264
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.1
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 79
Grade 7 100
Grade 8 85
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Central A & M Middle School
Central A & M CUD 21
168 Students
404 Colegrove St Ste A
Assumption, IL 62510 (9.4 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th