Elmwood Junior High School

Elmwood Junior High School is a rural middle school located in Elmwood, Illinois, on the corner of Butternut Street. Serving students from seventh to eighth grade, the school has an enrollment of 98 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16.3:1 with six full-time equivalent teachers. While the MySchoolScout rating places the school at 4.5 out of 10 and its state ranking at #2703 out of 3819 schools in Illinois, it is clear that Elmwood Junior High focuses on student development rather than solely academic performance.

The ELA/Reading proficiency rate stands at 50%, while the Math proficiency rate is 34%. Despite these numbers indicating room for improvement in test scores, the school community supports its students through a close-knit environment and dedicated teaching staff. Elmwood Junior High School sits within a rural setting that offers a close-knit community feel, fostering strong relationships between teachers, parents, and students.

With an enrollment of 98 students, Elmwood Junior High School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Elmwood Junior High School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.