Peotone Jr High School

www.peotoneschools.org

294 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Peotone Junior High School, located at 1 Blue Devil Drive in Peotone, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution for students in the Peotone Community Unit School District 207U. As a middle-level school, it bridges the gap between elementary and high school, focusing on the unique academic, social, and emotional developmental needs of early adolescents. The school is committed to fostering a supportive environment that encourages student growth, critical thinking, and preparation for the rigor of high school.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Peotone Junior High promotes a well-rounded student experience through various extracurricular activities and athletic programs, represented by their mascot, the Blue Devil. The school emphasizes a strong partnership between educators, families, and the community to ensure that students are provided with the necessary tools to succeed. By prioritizing both character development and scholastic achievement, the school aims to cultivate a sense of pride and community spirit among its student body.

294

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Peotone Jr High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	241
Hispanic	34
Black	5
Asian	1
Two or More	10
American Indian	3

White
241 (82.0 %)
Hispanic
34 (11.6 %)
Two or More
10 (3.4 %)
Black
5 (1.7 %)
American Indian
3 (1.0 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Peotone CUSD 207U
Phone:	(708)258-3246
Website:	http://www.peotoneschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	294
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
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 97

Grade 7 91

Grade 8 106