Chute Middle School

chute.district65.net

598 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Chute Middle School, located at 1400 Oakton St in Evanston, Illinois, serves as a cornerstone of the Evanston/Skokie School District 65. Catering to students in grades 6 through 8, the school is situated in a vibrant, diverse community that prides itself on fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment. The school is known for its commitment to the "Middle School Philosophy," which focuses on the unique social, emotional, and intellectual developmental needs of adolescents, balancing rigorous core academics with elective opportunities that allow students to explore their personal interests.

Beyond the classroom, Chute Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and equity. It offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, arts programs, and academic clubs, designed to keep students engaged and help them develop leadership skills. The school’s faculty and staff work closely with families and the broader Evanston community to ensure that every student has access to the resources and personalized support necessary to succeed, preparing them for the transition to high school and beyond.

598

Total Students

59.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chute Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	172
Hispanic	169
Black	173
Asian	34
Two or More	43
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

Black
173 (29.0%)
White
172 (28.8%)
Hispanic
169 (28.3%)
Two or More
43 (7.2%)
Asian
34 (5.7%)
American Indian
5 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Evanston CCSD 65
Phone:	(847)859-8601
Website:	http://chute.district65.net
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	598
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.1
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 6 192

Grade 7 225

Grade 8 181