Southwestern Middle School

Southwestern CUSD 9
PO Box 70
Piasa, IL 62079
189 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Southwestern Middle School is a public educational institution located in Piasa, Illinois, serving as a key component of the Southwestern Community Unit School District #9. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development for students in the middle grades. By focusing on the unique social, emotional, and cognitive transitions that occur during the adolescent years, the school aims to prepare its student body for the challenges of high school and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of the Piasa community, reflecting the values of a rural district that prioritizes close-knit connections between students, faculty, and families. While providing a standard core curriculum, Southwestern Middle School emphasizes the importance of extracurricular engagement and character building, helping students discover their interests and develop the soft skills necessary for future success in a supportive, locally-focused setting.
189
Total Students
15.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    176 (93.1 %)
  • Black
    6 (3.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    5 (2.6 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.5 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.5 %)
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: Southwestern CUSD 9
Phone: (618)372-3813
Website: http://www.piasabirds.net
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 189
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.2
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 7 87
Grade 8 102
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Medora Intermediate School
Southwestern CUSD 9
175 Students
PO Box 178
Medora, IL 62063 (3.8 miles away)
Middle School 5th - 6th