J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr IL (2026 List)

About J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr

J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr is located at 623 S. 34th Street, Mount Vernon, IL 62864. It serves families on the west side of the city. It serves students in grades 4 through 5 creating the campus focused on the intermediate grades. It’s a small public-school setting in Mount Vernon School District 80 with 280 students. Current federal enrollment and staffing data show a student–teacher ratio of 14 to 1. The student body is 50% male and 50% female. State testing - 3% math proficiency and 11% reading proficiency. J L Buford is a regular non-charter public school with an intermediate-center model that bridges primary elementary learning and later middle-grade placement. Its structural anchor is a defined grades 4-5 campus for families within the District 80 public school pathway. Average local housing values are $133,158, helping to keep the market in Mount Vernon affordable relative to many Illinois communities. If you are looking at a best elementary school in Illinois path versus broader regional options, J L Buford offers a specific intermediate-school profile.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 3%

Reading 11%

State average proficiency is 3% in Math and 11% in Reading.

20

Full-time Teachers

14 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

280

Total Students

$66456

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 46.07%

Asian 2.86%

Hispanic 6.07%

Black 27.14%

Two+ Races 17.14%

Native Am. 0.71%

White

46.07%

Asian

2.86%

Hispanic

6.07%

Black

27.14%

Two+ Races

17.14%

Native Am.

0.71%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 280

50.36%

141 Female

49.64%

139 Male

Student Population

280 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

280 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr Contact Information

Address

623 S 34th St, Mount Vernon, IL 62864

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Phone

(618) 244-8064

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Website

http://www.mtv80.org

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr works hard to keep families connected through its official parent and student resource updates. You will find current school information on grade book access, nutrition and wellness information, public notices, student activities, safety policies and family communication tools. These resources will assist Buford families in managing daily school routines, tracking student progress, and being ready for important school-year needs. The update also reflects the school's focus on keeping families informed as students move through the intermediate grades.

FAQ

Q1. What family resources are available at J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr?

Ans. J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr provides parent information, grade book access, nutrition resources, public notices, and district communication tools for families.

Q2. Does J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr offer student activities?

Ans. J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr lists athletics, clubs, groups, and music as student activity areas connected to campus life.

Q3. How does J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr support family communication?

Ans. J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr uses its school site, contact tools, and district links to keep parents connected with timely information.

Q4. Are wellness resources available through J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr?

Ans. J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr shares nutrition, wellness, safety, bullying prevention, and student support resources for school families.

Q5. Why might families consider J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr?

Ans. J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr offers a compact intermediate campus with district support, student activities, and a clear public-school pathway.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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