Edison Middle School

www.champaignschools.org

647 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Edison Middle School, located at 306 W. Green St. in Champaign, Illinois, serves as a central pillar of the Champaign Unit 4 School District. As a dedicated middle school, it focuses on the unique developmental needs of students in grades 6 through 8, aiming to bridge the transition between elementary school and high school. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional growth, encouraging students to explore their interests through a diverse curriculum.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Edison Middle School emphasizes community engagement and inclusivity. The school provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and clubs, which allow students to develop leadership skills and build lasting connections with their peers. By maintaining a focus on both scholastic achievement and character development, Edison strives to prepare its student body to be responsible, curious, and well-rounded citizens within the Champaign community and beyond.

647

Total Students

43.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edison Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	222
Hispanic	84
Black	247
Asian	48
Two or More	46

Black
247 (38.2%)
White
222 (34.3%)
Hispanic
84 (13.0%)
Asian
48 (7.4%)
Two or More
46 (7.1%)

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:	Champaign CUSD 4
Phone:	(217)351-3771
Website:	http://www.champaignschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	647
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 6 212

Grade 7 217

Grade 8 218