Herrick Middle School

4335 Middaugh Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515

www.dg58.org

626 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Herrick Middle School, located in Downers Grove, Illinois, serves as a prominent educational institution within Downers Grove Grade School District 58. Catering to students in grades 6 through 8, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and a student-centered learning environment. The facility is situated in a residential area on Middaugh Avenue, serving as a central hub for the local community and fostering a supportive atmosphere designed to help adolescents navigate the transition between elementary and high school.

Beyond its core curriculum, Herrick Middle School emphasizes the importance of holistic development, offering a diverse array of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, music ensembles, and various student clubs. The school prides itself on cultivating a culture of inclusivity and collaboration, where faculty and staff work closely with families to ensure students achieve both their academic potential and personal growth. With a focus on preparing students for future success in high school and beyond, Herrick remains a highly regarded fixture in the Downers Grove educational landscape.

626

Total Students

39.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Herrick Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	500
Hispanic	58
Black	12
Asian	31
Two or More	24
American Indian	1

White
500 (79.9%)
Hispanic
58 (9.3%)
Asian
31 (5.0%)
Two or More
24 (3.8%)
Black
12 (1.9%)
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:	Downers Grove GSD 58
Phone:	(630)719-5810
Website:	http://www.dg58.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	626
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
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 7 323

Grade 8 303