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Joseph Arthur Middle School

PublicRegularGrades 5–8
O Fallon, Illinois · Central SD 104
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students299
Student:Teacher12.5:1
Free/Reduced Lunch63%
Title INo
Joseph Arthur
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
299
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
63%+9.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
5–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Joseph Arthur Middle School is a public middle serving grades 5–8 in O Fallon, Illinois. The school enrolls 299 students. It is part of the Central SD 104 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span5–8
DistrictCentral SD 104
County17163
CityO Fallon
ZIP62269
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170917006007

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment299
White0.4%
Hispanic / Latino11.3%
Black / African American2.3%
Asian32.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native41.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Two or More Races12.1%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.4%
Hispanic
11.3%
Black
2.3%
Asian
32.0%
Two+
12.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %63%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)