Aplington Middle School

Polo CUSD 222
610 E Mason St
Polo, IL 61064
115 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Aplington Middle School, located at 610 E Mason St in Polo, Illinois, serves as a central pillar of the Polo Community School District. As a middle-level institution, the school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary and high school, focusing on the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of students in their early adolescent years. The facility provides a focused learning environment that emphasizes core curricular standards while encouraging student growth through a variety of extracurricular activities and community-engaged programs.

Being situated in the small, close-knit community of Polo, Aplington Middle School benefits from a localized approach to education that prioritizes small class settings and strong relationships between faculty, students, and parents. The school’s mission generally reflects a commitment to preparing students for the rigors of high school by fostering critical thinking, character development, and academic discipline. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere, Aplington strives to help its students build a solid educational foundation while navigating the developmental challenges typical of the middle school experience.
115
Total Students
9.1
Full-Time Teachers
12.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    103 (89.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    7 (6.1 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (4.3 %)
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: Polo CUSD 222
Phone: (815)946-2519
Website: http://www.polo222.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 115
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.6
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 40
Grade 7 38
Grade 8 37
Gender Ratio