Maroa-Forsyth Middle School

As a cozy 6-8 campus in Maroa, Illinois, Maroa-Forsyth Middle School educates 271 students from grades 6 through 8, operated by Maroa Forsyth CUSD 2. Compared to the state average of about 462 students per school, that is 41% smaller than typical.

Within Maroa Forsyth CUSD 2, which oversees 3 schools and 1,212 students, Maroa-Forsyth Middle School is one campus in the system.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Maroa-Forsyth Middle School lists that nearly all students (80%) are White. Other groups include 8% Asian, 6% multiracial, 3% Black, 3% Hispanic.

On the resource side, Maroa-Forsyth Middle School records 15 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 18.3:1. The state averages around 13.0:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. An estimated 31% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. Set against Macon County (around 61%), the school's rate is noticeably below typical.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, Maroa-Forsyth Middle School tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 53.6% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 55.7%.

Across the wider county, Macon County reports that median household earnings sit near $62,666, 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Maroa-Forsyth Middle School is one of 43 public schools in Macon County (combined enrollment of about 14,702 students).

The closest other public school is Maroa-Forsyth Senior High Sch, roughly 0.1 miles away. Within ten miles, there are 8 other public schools, a sparser pattern than typical urban areas. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Maroa-Forsyth Middle School at 1st of 7; the average score across the group is 39.8%.

The school occupies a rural site.

Over the past 7-year window. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Maroa-Forsyth Middle School has stayed largely flat, going from 268 students in 2018 to 271 in 2025.

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