Serena Middle School

Serena CUSD 2
PO Box 107
Serena, IL 60549
186 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Serena Middle School is a public institution located in the small village of Serena, Illinois. Serving as a central part of the Serena Community Unit School District No. 2, the school provides an educational environment tailored to students in the middle grades. Its location in a rural setting allows the school to foster a close-knit community atmosphere, emphasizing personalized attention and a supportive environment for students as they transition from elementary to high school.

The school is dedicated to preparing its students for future academic success by balancing core curriculum requirements with extracurricular opportunities. As part of a smaller school district, Serena Middle School often focuses on strong partnerships between faculty, students, and local families. By prioritizing both academic achievement and character development, the school serves as a foundational hub for the local community, aiming to instill the skills necessary for its students to succeed in their future endeavors.
186
Total Students
16.4
Full-Time Teachers
11.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    160 (86.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    15 (8.1 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (4.8 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (1.1 %)
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: Serena CUSD 2
Phone: (815)496-9250
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 186
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.3
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 31
Grade 6 56
Grade 7 47
Grade 8 52
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
LaSalle Co Detention Center 6-8
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707 Etna Rd
Ottawa, IL 61350 (9.3 miles away)
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