Iroquois West Middle School

Iroquois West CUSD 10
303 N Evergreen St
Onarga, IL 60955
215 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Iroquois West Middle School, located in Onarga, Illinois, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding community within the Iroquois West Community Unit School District 10. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and high school, focusing on academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of responsible citizenship. By fostering a supportive and structured environment, the middle school emphasizes core curriculum standards while encouraging students to explore their interests through various activities and classroom initiatives.

Beyond its academic mission, Iroquois West Middle School plays an active role in the local Onarga community by promoting student engagement and school spirit. The faculty and staff prioritize building strong relationships with both students and parents to ensure that each child receives the personalized attention needed to succeed during their formative middle school years. With a commitment to inclusivity and progress, the school strives to prepare its student body for the rigorous challenges of high school while helping them develop the character and confidence necessary for long-term success.
215
Total Students
17.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    141 (65.6%)
  • Hispanic
    65 (30.2%)
  • Two or More
    7 (3.3%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.9%)
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: Iroquois West CUSD 10
Phone: (815)268-4355
Website: http://iwest.k12.il.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 215
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.3
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 63
Grade 7 88
Grade 8 64
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Tri-Point Jr High/Elementary
Tri Point CUSD 6-J
129 Students
519 S Margaret Ave
Piper City, IL 60959 (9.6 miles away)
Middle School 4th - 8th