West Central Middle School

West Central CUSD 235
217 W South St
Stronghurst, IL 61480
169 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
West Central Middle School, located in Stronghurst, Illinois, serves as a central educational hub for students in the Henderson County area. As part of the West Central Community Unit School District #235, the school is dedicated to bridging the gap between elementary and high school, focusing on the unique social, emotional, and academic needs of students during their adolescent years. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that encourages student growth, personal responsibility, and community engagement.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, West Central Middle School typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities and athletic programs designed to foster teamwork and school spirit. By maintaining a focus on small-town values and individualized attention, the school strives to prepare its students for the academic rigors of high school while cultivating a strong sense of belonging within the local community.
169
Total Students
15.5
Full-Time Teachers
10.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    159 (94.1%)
  • Two or More
    6 (3.6%)
  • Hispanic
    3 (1.8%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.6%)
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: West Central CUSD 235
Phone: (309)924-1681
Website: http://www.wc235.k12.il.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 169
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.9
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 50
Grade 7 50
Grade 8 69
Gender Ratio