Macomb Middle School

Macomb CUSD 185
1531 S Johnson St
Macomb, IL 61455
479 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Macomb Junior High School (MJHS), located at 1525 S Johnson St in Macomb, Illinois, serves as a pivotal educational bridge for students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Macomb Community Unit School District 189, the school is dedicated to fostering both academic growth and personal development during the critical middle school years. The curriculum is designed to challenge students through core subjects—such as mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies—while encouraging exploration through various elective offerings.

Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes a well-rounded experience by promoting extracurricular engagement, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various student organizations. By focusing on a supportive learning environment, Macomb Junior High strives to prepare its students for the academic expectations of high school while helping them develop the social and emotional skills necessary to navigate their transition into young adulthood.
479
Total Students
37.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    335 (69.9%)
  • Black
    68 (14.2%)
  • Two or More
    37 (7.7%)
  • Hispanic
    22 (4.6%)
  • Asian
    14 (2.9%)
  • American Indian
    3 (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: Macomb CUSD 185
Phone: (309)833-2074
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 479
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 37.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.8
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 6 146
Grade 7 170
Grade 8 163
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
West Prairie Junior High School
West Prairie CUSD 103
80 Students
600 S Hun St
Colchester, IL 62326 (6.4 miles away)
Middle School 7th - 8th