O Neill Middle School

www.dg58.org

403 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

O'Neill Middle School, located at 635 59th St in Downers Grove, Illinois, serves students in grades 7 and 8 as part of Downers Grove Grade School District 58. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that focuses on the transition from elementary to high school, emphasizing both academic rigor and social-emotional development. Students at O'Neill are offered a diverse curriculum that includes core subjects as well as various elective opportunities, allowing them to explore their interests in technology, the arts, and physical education.

Beyond the classroom, O'Neill Middle School places a high value on community engagement and student involvement. The school hosts a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive sports, academic clubs, and student organizations, which encourage students to develop leadership skills and build strong peer relationships. With its dedicated faculty and commitment to preparing students for the challenges of secondary education, O'Neill is widely regarded as a cornerstone of the Downers Grove educational community.

403

Total Students

29.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for O Neill Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	268
Hispanic	68
Black	16
Asian	22
Two or More	29

White
268 (66.5%)
Hispanic
68 (16.9%)
Two or More
29 (7.2%)
Asian
22 (5.5%)
Black
16 (4.0%)

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)719-5815
Website:	http://www.dg58.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	403
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
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 7 183

Grade 8 220