Maroa-Forsyth Middle School

mfms.mfschools.net/

271 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Maroa-Forsyth Middle School, located in Maroa, Illinois, serves as a vital educational hub for students in the surrounding community. Part of the Maroa-Forsyth Community Unit School District, the school is dedicated to bridging the gap between elementary education and high school readiness. It provides a structured learning environment that focuses on both academic rigor and the social-emotional development necessary for students navigating their early adolescent years.

Beyond the standard curriculum, the school emphasizes a supportive culture that encourages student involvement in extracurricular activities, athletics, and character-building programs. By fostering a collaborative partnership between faculty, parents, and the local community, Maroa-Forsyth Middle School aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared for the challenges of secondary education and beyond. Its commitment to small-town values combined with modern educational standards makes it a cornerstone of the Maroa-Forsyth district.

271

Total Students

14.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Maroa-Forsyth Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	217
Hispanic	7
Black	9
Asian	22
Two or More	15
Pacific Islander	1

White
217 (80.1%)
Asian
22 (8.1%)
Two or More
15 (5.5%)
Black
9 (3.3%)
Hispanic
7 (2.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

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:	Maroa Forsyth CUSD 2
Phone:	(217)794-5115
Website:	http://mfms.mfschools.net/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	271
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
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 6 107

Grade 7 92

Grade 8 72