Vandalia Junior High School
511 Students
Middle School 4th - 8th
School Overview
Vandalia Junior High School, located at 1011 W Fletcher St in Vandalia, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution for students in the Vandalia Community Unit School District #203. Catering to the middle school grade levels, the school functions as a vital bridge between elementary education and high school, focusing on the developmental, academic, and social needs of early adolescents. The facility is situated within the heart of the Vandalia community, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing localized public education to the residents of Fayette County.
The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment where students can explore a variety of subjects and extracurricular opportunities. As part of a smaller-town district, Vandalia Junior High emphasizes a sense of community and school spirit, often encouraging student participation in athletics, academic clubs, and school-wide initiatives. By providing a structured curriculum and a focus on character development, the school aims to prepare its students for the academic rigor of high school while helping them navigate the unique challenges of their junior high years.
The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment where students can explore a variety of subjects and extracurricular opportunities. As part of a smaller-town district, Vandalia Junior High emphasizes a sense of community and school spirit, often encouraging student participation in athletics, academic clubs, and school-wide initiatives. By providing a structured curriculum and a focus on character development, the school aims to prepare its students for the academic rigor of high school while helping them navigate the unique challenges of their junior high years.
511
Total Students
38.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 470 |
| Hispanic | 11 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 29 |
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White470 (92.0 %)
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Two or More29 (5.7 %)
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Hispanic11 (2.2 %)
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Asian1 (0.2 %)
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: | Vandalia CUSD 203 |
| Phone: | (618)283-5151 |
| Website: | http://vandals203.org |
| Grade Range: | 4th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 511 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 38.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.3 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 4
99
Grade 5
108
Grade 6
97
Grade 7
108
Grade 8
99
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 4 | 99 |
| Grade 5 | 108 |
| Grade 6 | 97 |
| Grade 7 | 108 |
| Grade 8 | 99 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 237 | 46.4% |
| Male | 274 | 53.6% |
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