Wilbur Trimpe Middle School

910 2nd St
Bethalto, IL 62010

www.bethalto.org

556 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Wilbur Trimpe Middle School, located at 910 2nd St in Bethalto, Illinois, serves as a key educational hub within the Bethalto Community Unit School District 8. Catering to students in the middle school grades, the institution is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional growth. The school focuses on preparing students for the transition to high school by offering a structured curriculum designed to meet state standards while encouraging student engagement through various classroom initiatives and educational support systems.

Beyond the core academic subjects, Wilbur Trimpe Middle School places a significant emphasis on community and student well-being. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports programs that help build character and foster school spirit. By prioritizing communication between staff, parents, and the local Bethalto community, the school aims to create a holistic learning experience that addresses the unique developmental needs of early adolescents.

556

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wilbur Trimpe Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	486
Hispanic	21
Black	16
Asian	2
Two or More	30
American Indian	1

White
486 (87.4%)
Two or More
30 (5.4%)
Hispanic
21 (3.8%)
Black
16 (2.9%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Bethalto CUSD 8
Phone:	(618)377-7240
Website:	http://www.bethalto.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	556
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 189

Grade 7 178

Grade 8 189