Alton Middle School
1,220 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 628 |
| Hispanic | 44 |
| Black | 354 |
| Asian | 10 |
| Two or More | 182 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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White628 (51.5%)
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Black354 (29.0%)
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Two or More182 (14.9%)
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Hispanic44 (3.6%)
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Asian10 (0.8%)
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American Indian1 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 431 |
| Grade 7 | 399 |
| Grade 8 | 390 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 615 | 50.4% |
| Male | 604 | 49.5% |
| Not Specified | 1 | 0.1% |
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