Salt Fork Junior High School

Salt Fork CUSD 512
7087 N 600 East Rd
Sidell, IL 61876
186 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Salt Fork Junior High School, located in Sidell, Illinois, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding rural communities. As part of the Salt Fork Community Unit School District #512, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive environment for students in the middle grades. It emphasizes a well-rounded academic curriculum while fostering the social and emotional development necessary for students transitioning from elementary school to high school.

Beyond its core academics, the school functions as a focal point for community spirit and student engagement. Like many schools in the region, it prioritizes small-town values, aiming to maintain strong partnerships between educators, students, and local families. By offering a variety of extracurricular activities and a personalized approach to learning, Salt Fork Junior High strives to prepare its students for future success both inside and outside the classroom.
186
Total Students
10.9
Full-Time Teachers
17.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    171 (91.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    6 (3.2 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (2.7 %)
  • Black
    2 (1.1 %)
  • Asian
    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: Salt Fork CUSD 512
Phone: (217)288-9306
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 186
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.1
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 65
Grade 7 63
Grade 8 58
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Mary Miller Junior High School
Georgetown-Ridge Farm CUD 4
196 Students
414 W West St
Georgetown, IL 61846 (9.7 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th