United Intermediate School in Monmouth, Illinois on DonorsChoose

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About this school

United Intermediate School is a public school in Monmouth, Illinois that is part of United Community Unit School District 304. Its teachers have had 3 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Grades Not specified

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2140 Hwy 135

Monmouth, IL 61462 View local requests

https://www.u304.org/

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United Intermediate School Demographics

62%

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.

United Intermediate School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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