Fox River Grove Middle School

401 Orchard St
Fox River Grove, IL 60021

www.dist3.org

174 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Fox River Grove Middle School, located at 401 Orchard St in Fox River Grove, Illinois, serves as the primary middle-level educational institution for the local community. As a vital part of the Fox River Grove School District 3, the school is dedicated to bridging the academic transition between elementary and high school. The facility focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards, character development, and student engagement during these formative adolescent years.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Fox River Grove. It prioritizes a well-rounded education, typically offering various extracurricular activities, sports, and clubs designed to encourage student participation and social growth. By maintaining a focus on personalized attention and a strong partnership between educators, families, and the community, Fox River Grove Middle School aims to prepare its students for the challenges and opportunities they will encounter in their future high school careers.

174

Total Students

15.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fox River Grove Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	136
Hispanic	27
Black	1
Asian	2
Two or More	8

White
136 (78.2%)
Hispanic
27 (15.5%)
Two or More
8 (4.6%)
Asian
2 (1.1%)
Black
1 (0.6%)

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:	Fox River Grove Cons SD 3
Phone:	(847)516-5105
Website:	http://www.dist3.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	174
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
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 5 40

Grade 6 45

Grade 7 48

Grade 8 41