Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center

200 W John Casey Rd
Bourbonnais, IL 60914

www.besd53.org

484 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center (BUGC) is a public middle school located in Bourbonnais, Illinois, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Bourbonnais Elementary School District 53, the school focuses on bridging the gap between elementary education and the high school experience. The campus is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement during these formative middle school years.

Beyond its core curriculum, BUGC offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, clubs, and academic enrichment opportunities, designed to help students explore their interests and build social connections. The school community places a high value on preparing students for the rigors of high school through a combination of traditional instruction, technology integration, and social-emotional support. By maintaining a focus on school spirit and community involvement, Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience for its diverse student body.

484

Total Students

34.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	315
Hispanic	71
Black	63
Asian	4
Two or More	31

White
315 (65.1%)
Hispanic
71 (14.7%)
Black
63 (13.0%)
Two or More
31 (6.4%)
Asian
4 (0.8%)

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:	Bourbonnais SD 53
Phone:	(815)929-5200
Website:	http://www.besd53.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	484
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
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 7 263

Grade 8 221