Illini Central Middle School in Mason City, Illinois on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Illini Central Middle School is a rural public school in Mason City, Illinois that is part of Illini Central Cusd 189. It serves 150 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.5:1. Its teachers have had 2 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 8

150 Students

13 Teachers

208 N West Ave

Mason City, IL 62664 View local requests

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Illini Central Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mr. Snider

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Illini Central Middle School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Illini Central Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jun 2, 2026

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