East Prairie Middle School

Tuscola CUSD 301
409 S Prairie St
Tuscola, IL 61953
271 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
East Prairie Middle School, located in Tuscola, Illinois, serves as a central hub for the community’s upper elementary and middle-grade students. As part of the Tuscola Community Unit School District #301, the school focuses on providing a supportive academic environment designed to bridge the transition between elementary school and the high school level. The school is known for its commitment to fostering both intellectual growth and character development, utilizing a curriculum that balances core subjects with various extracurricular opportunities to engage students during their formative years.

The school benefits from its location in the close-knit community of Tuscola, often characterized by strong parental involvement and a collaborative relationship between staff and families. By emphasizing a well-rounded education, East Prairie Middle School aims to equip its students with the necessary skills for academic success while encouraging participation in athletics, arts, and student organizations. This holistic approach helps the school maintain a focus on preparing students to meet the challenges of their future educational endeavors in a nurturing, small-town setting.
271
Total Students
23.9
Full-Time Teachers
11.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    246 (90.8%)
  • Hispanic
    12 (4.4%)
  • Two or More
    6 (2.2%)
  • Asian
    4 (1.5%)
  • Black
    3 (1.1%)
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: Tuscola CUSD 301
Phone: (217)253-2828
Website: http://www.cusd301.org/
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 271
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.4
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 64
Grade 6 70
Grade 7 70
Grade 8 67
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Villa Grove Jr High School
Villa Grove CUSD 302
95 Students
400 N Sycamore St
Villa Grove, IL 61956 (7.7 miles away)
Middle School 7th - 8th