A-C Central Middle School

A-C Central CUSD 262
601 W Buchanan St
Ashland, IL 62612
89 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
A-C Central Middle School, located in Ashland, Illinois, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the A-C Central Community Unit School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and the academic demands of high school. By focusing on the unique developmental needs of middle-grade students, the institution emphasizes both core academic subjects and social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare students for future success in their secondary education.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town community of Ashland, reflecting the values and tight-knit culture characteristic of rural Illinois districts. Beyond the classroom, A-C Central Middle School typically provides students with opportunities to engage in extracurricular activities, sports, and collaborative programs that encourage school spirit and personal responsibility. Through its focus on community-centered instruction and a dedicated faculty, the school strives to cultivate an inclusive atmosphere where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best.
89
Total Students
7.2
Full-Time Teachers
12.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    84 (94.4%)
  • Two or More
    4 (4.5%)
  • Hispanic
    1 (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: A-C Central CUSD 262
Phone: (217)476-3312
Website: http://www.a-ccentral.com
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 89
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.3
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 22
Grade 6 22
Grade 7 24
Grade 8 21
Gender Ratio