Unity Middle School

CUSD 4
453 W Collins St
Mendon, IL 62351
200 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Unity Middle School, located in Mendon, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution within the Community Unit School District 3. As part of a smaller, rural school community, the middle school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of students during their transition from childhood to adolescence. The school focuses on building a strong foundation in core subject areas while encouraging students to participate in extracurricular activities that promote school spirit and community engagement.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Unity Middle School emphasizes the values of respect, responsibility, and collaboration. By maintaining a close-knit atmosphere, the school aims to provide personalized attention to its students, ensuring they feel supported as they prepare for the challenges of high school. As a central pillar of the Mendon area, the school works closely with parents and the local community to create a positive, safe, and enriching learning experience for all its pupils.
200
Total Students
15.8
Full-Time Teachers
12.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    194 (97.0%)
  • Hispanic
    4 (2.0%)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.0%)
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: CUSD 4
Phone: (217)936-2727
Website: http://www.cusd4.com/
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 200
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.6
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 52
Grade 6 58
Grade 7 37
Grade 8 53
Gender Ratio