Algonquin Middle School
597 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Algonquin Middle School, located at 767 E Algonquin Rd in Des Plaines, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution within Community Consolidated School District 62. The school provides a comprehensive middle school experience designed to support the academic, social, and emotional development of students in grades 6 through 8. With a focus on fostering a supportive learning environment, the school emphasizes preparing students for the transition to high school by offering a robust curriculum that balances core academic subjects with opportunities for elective exploration and extracurricular involvement.
Beyond its academic offerings, Algonquin Middle School is deeply integrated into the Des Plaines community. The school prides itself on cultivating a diverse and inclusive culture, encouraging students to engage in collaborative projects and character-building activities. By leveraging modern educational resources and maintaining a strong partnership between faculty, parents, and the local community, Algonquin Middle School strives to empower its students to become critical thinkers and responsible citizens as they navigate their formative middle school years.
Beyond its academic offerings, Algonquin Middle School is deeply integrated into the Des Plaines community. The school prides itself on cultivating a diverse and inclusive culture, encouraging students to engage in collaborative projects and character-building activities. By leveraging modern educational resources and maintaining a strong partnership between faculty, parents, and the local community, Algonquin Middle School strives to empower its students to become critical thinkers and responsible citizens as they navigate their formative middle school years.
597
Total Students
60.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 153 |
| Hispanic | 346 |
| Black | 16 |
| Asian | 65 |
| Two or More | 15 |
| American Indian | 1 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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Hispanic346 (58.0%)
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White153 (25.6%)
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Asian65 (10.9%)
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Black16 (2.7%)
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Two or More15 (2.5%)
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American Indian1 (0.2%)
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Pacific Islander1 (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: | CCSD 62 |
| Phone: | (847)824-1205 |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 597 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 60.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 9.9 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
197
Grade 7
191
Grade 8
209
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 197 |
| Grade 7 | 191 |
| Grade 8 | 209 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 288 | 48.2% |
| Male | 309 | 51.8% |
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