Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch

www.d47.org/rbm

737 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Richard F. Bernotas Middle School, located at 170 N. Oak St. in Crystal Lake, Illinois, is a prominent educational institution serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District 47, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment. It focuses on the holistic development of its students, balancing core curriculum standards with opportunities for personal growth, social-emotional learning, and preparation for the transition to high school.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to community engagement and extracurricular involvement. With a diverse range of athletic programs, clubs, and academic enrichment activities, Bernotas Middle School encourages students to explore their interests beyond the classroom. By emphasizing collaboration between faculty, parents, and students, the school strives to cultivate a sense of belonging while maintaining high expectations for student achievement and character development within the Crystal Lake community.

737

Total Students

64.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	540
Hispanic	112
Black	33
Asian	25
Two or More	25
American Indian	2

White
540 (73.3%)
Hispanic
112 (15.2%)
Black
33 (4.5%)
Asian
25 (3.4%)
Two or More
25 (3.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

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:	Crystal Lake CCSD 47
Phone:	(815)459-9210
Website:	http://www.d47.org/rbm
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	737
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
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 6 235

Grade 7 244

Grade 8 258