Margaret Mead JHS

1765 Biesterfield Rd
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

www.sd54.org

702 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Margaret Mead Junior High School, located in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, serves as a prominent educational institution within School District 54. The school is named after the renowned cultural anthropologist Margaret Mead and is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school. It serves a diverse student body, focusing on both academic rigor and the social-emotional development necessary for students during their early adolescent years.

The school is well-regarded for its comprehensive curriculum and its commitment to integrating technology into the classroom to prepare students for future academic success. Beyond core academics, Margaret Mead JHS places a strong emphasis on extracurricular engagement, offering a variety of sports, clubs, and arts programs designed to help students discover their passions. With a dedicated faculty and a community-oriented approach, the school strives to cultivate a culture of inclusivity, character, and lifelong learning for all its students.

702

Total Students

46.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Margaret Mead JHS
Demographic	Student Count
White	316
Hispanic	138
Black	36
Asian	187
Two or More	25

White
316 (45.0%)
Asian
187 (26.6%)
Hispanic
138 (19.7%)
Black
36 (5.1%)
Two or More
25 (3.6%)

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:	Schaumburg CCSD 54
Phone:	(847)357-6000
Website:	http://www.sd54.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	702
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 7 365

Grade 8 337