Brown County Middle School

Brown County CUSD 1
504 E Main Street
Mount Sterling, IL 62353
179 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Brown County Middle School, located at 504 E Main St in Mt. Sterling, Illinois, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Brown County Community Unit School District 1. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary and high school, focusing on fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development for students in the middle grades. By providing a structured yet supportive environment, the institution aims to prepare its students for the rigor of high school while encouraging them to explore their individual interests and talents.

As an integral part of the Mt. Sterling community, the middle school emphasizes strong partnerships between educators, families, and local stakeholders to ensure student success. The curriculum is designed to meet state standards while promoting critical thinking, collaboration, and character building. With its commitment to providing a safe and engaging learning atmosphere, Brown County Middle School strives to empower its diverse student body to become responsible, life-long learners who are well-equipped to contribute positively to their future communities.
179
Total Students
16.3
Full-Time Teachers
11.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    166 (92.7%)
  • Hispanic
    9 (5.0%)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.1%)
  • Black
    1 (0.6%)
  • Asian
    1 (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: Brown County CUSD 1
Phone: (217)773-7601
Website: http://www.bchornets.com
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 179
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.0
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 43
Grade 6 37
Grade 7 57
Grade 8 42
Gender Ratio