Pecatonica Comm Middle School

285 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Pecatonica Community Middle School, located in Pecatonica, Illinois, serves as a central hub for student development within the Pecatonica Community School District. Dedicated to fostering both academic excellence and personal growth, the school provides a supportive environment tailored to the unique needs of adolescents. The curriculum is designed to bridge the gap between elementary education and high school, emphasizing fundamental skills while encouraging students to explore new interests through a variety of elective courses and extracurricular activities.

Beyond the classroom, the school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and character building. By promoting a culture of inclusivity and collaboration, Pecatonica Community Middle School aims to prepare its students to become responsible, well-rounded citizens. With a focus on preparing pupils for future academic success, the faculty and staff work closely with families to ensure a safe, engaging, and enriching educational experience for every student.

285

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pecatonica Comm Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	254
Hispanic	12
Black	6
Asian	2
Two or More	9
American Indian	2

White
254 (89.1 %)
Hispanic
12 (4.2 %)
Two or More
9 (3.2 %)
Black
6 (2.1 %)
Asian
2 (0.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.7 %)

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:	Pecatonica CUSD 321
Phone:	(815)239-2612
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	285
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
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 5 57

Grade 6 71

Grade 7 76

Grade 8 81