School Overview
Alton Middle School, located at 2200 College Ave in Alton, Illinois, serves as a pivotal educational institution within the Alton Community Unit School District 11. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary and high school, focusing on the unique academic, social, and emotional development needs of students in the middle grades. By fostering a supportive and structured environment, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the rigors of secondary education while encouraging personal responsibility and a sense of community engagement.

Academically, Alton Middle School provides a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies, often complemented by various elective offerings and extracurricular activities. The school places a high priority on building a positive school culture, utilizing its facilities to provide a safe space where students are encouraged to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and build meaningful relationships with peers and faculty. As a key part of the Alton educational system, the middle school plays a significant role in laying the foundation for long-term student success.
1,220
Total Students
86.7
Full-Time Teachers
14.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alton Middle School
Demographic Student Count
White628
Hispanic44
Black354
Asian10
Two or More182
American Indian1
  • White
    628 (51.5%)
  • Black
    354 (29.0%)
  • Two or More
    182 (14.9%)
  • Hispanic
    44 (3.6%)
  • Asian
    10 (0.8%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Alton CUSD 11
Phone: (618)474-2200
Website: http://altonschools.org/schools/ams/index.html
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 1,220
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 86.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 6 431
Grade 7 399
Grade 8 390

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Alton Middle School
Grade Student Count
Grade 6431
Grade 7399
Grade 8390
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Alton Middle School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female61550.4%
Male60449.5%
Not Specified10.1%