Unity Jr High School
346 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Unity Junior High School, located at 1121 County Rd 800n in Tolono, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution within the Unity School District (Unit 7). The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and high school, fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development characteristic of the middle school years. As a community-centered school, it plays a vital role in the Tolono area by preparing students for the challenges of secondary education while maintaining a focus on local values and student engagement.
The school is recognized for its commitment to providing a well-rounded experience, often emphasizing extracurricular activities, athletics, and collaborative learning opportunities. By focusing on building strong foundations in core subjects like mathematics, language arts, and science, Unity Junior High seeks to equip its students with the critical thinking skills necessary for future success. Its location in a rural-suburban setting allows for a close-knit school community, where faculty, staff, and families work together to support a positive and productive learning climate for their adolescents.
The school is recognized for its commitment to providing a well-rounded experience, often emphasizing extracurricular activities, athletics, and collaborative learning opportunities. By focusing on building strong foundations in core subjects like mathematics, language arts, and science, Unity Junior High seeks to equip its students with the critical thinking skills necessary for future success. Its location in a rural-suburban setting allows for a close-knit school community, where faculty, staff, and families work together to support a positive and productive learning climate for their adolescents.
346
Total Students
21.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 309 |
| Hispanic | 11 |
| Black | 6 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More | 18 |
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White309 (89.3 %)
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Two or More18 (5.2 %)
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Hispanic11 (3.2 %)
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Black6 (1.7 %)
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Asian2 (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: | Tolono CUSD 7 |
| Phone: | (217)485-6735 |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 346 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 21.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 16.5 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
130
Grade 7
104
Grade 8
112
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 130 |
| Grade 7 | 104 |
| Grade 8 | 112 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 164 | 47.4% |
| Male | 182 | 52.6% |
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