Mound Middle School serves 465 students in grades 7-8.
Minority enrollment was 52% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
465 students
Total Classroom Teachers (03-04)
21 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
n/a
28%
Black
51%
17%
White
48%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mound Middle School?
465 students attend Mound Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Mound Middle School students are Black, 48% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Mound Middle School offer ?
Mound Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Mound Middle School part of?
Mound Middle School is part of Decatur School District 61.
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