Carmi White Cnty Jr High Sch

Carmi-White County CUSD 5
800 W Main St
Carmi, IL 62821
188 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Carmi-White County Junior High School, located at 800 W Main St in Carmi, Illinois, serves as a pivotal educational institution for students in the Carmi-White County Community Unit School District 5. As a junior high school, it focuses on the critical developmental transition between elementary education and high school, typically serving students in grades 6 through 8. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional growth, preparing students for the challenges of secondary education.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town community of Carmi, acting as a hub for local youth activities and extracurricular engagement. Beyond the standard curriculum, the school emphasizes a well-rounded experience, often providing opportunities in athletics, music, and various clubs that encourage student participation and school spirit. By prioritizing foundational skills in core subjects while promoting character development, Carmi-White County Junior High plays a vital role in the academic trajectory and personal maturation of the district's middle-level students.
188
Total Students
14.9
Full-Time Teachers
12.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    172 (91.5%)
  • Two or More
    11 (5.9%)
  • Hispanic
    3 (1.6%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.5%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.5%)
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: Carmi-White County CUSD 5
Phone: (618)382-4661
Website: http://www.carmischools.org
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 188
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 7 79
Grade 8 109
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Washington Attendance Center
Carmi-White County CUSD 5
269 Students
205 W Main St
Carmi, IL 62821 (0.5 miles away)
Middle School 4th - 6th