Sherrard Jr High School

www.sherrard.us

189 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Sherrard Junior High School, located in the rural community of Sherrard, Illinois, serves students in grades 6–8 as part of the Sherrard Community Unit School District 200. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to bridge the gap between elementary education and the more rigorous academic demands of high school. Its curriculum is focused on core academic standards while fostering personal development, responsibility, and civic engagement among its middle school population.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of the Sherrard area, prioritizing community involvement and extracurricular participation. In addition to its academic programs, the school encourages student growth through various athletic teams, clubs, and activities that help build teamwork and school spirit. By maintaining a focus on both scholastic achievement and social-emotional well-being, Sherrard Junior High aims to prepare its students for success as they transition into the district’s high school programs.

189

Total Students

16.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sherrard Jr High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	169
Hispanic	14
Two or More	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
169 (89.4%)
Hispanic
14 (7.4%)
Two or More
5 (2.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.5%)

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:	Sherrard CUSD 200
Phone:	(309)593-2135
Website:	http://www.sherrard.us
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	189
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
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 7 98

Grade 8 91