Hampshire Middle School

www.d300.org

821 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Hampshire Middle School, located at 560 S. State St. in Hampshire, Illinois, serves as a key educational hub for students in grades 6 through 8 within Community Unit School District 300. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development necessary for students during their transition from elementary to high school. By offering a diverse curriculum and a variety of extracurricular activities, the school aims to engage students’ interests while preparing them for the challenges of secondary education.

Beyond the classroom, Hampshire Middle School emphasizes community and character building. The school works to cultivate a supportive culture where students are encouraged to participate in athletics, arts, and student organizations, helping them develop leadership skills and a sense of belonging. With a focus on inclusive practices and modern educational standards, the school strives to empower its student body to become responsible, lifelong learners who are prepared to contribute positively to their community.

821

Total Students

53.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hampshire Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	484
Hispanic	226
Black	42
Asian	39
Two or More	29

White
484 (59.0%)
Hispanic
226 (27.6%)
Black
42 (5.1%)
Asian
39 (4.8%)
Two or More
29 (3.5%)

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:	CUSD 300
Phone:	(847)683-2522
Website:	http://www.d300.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	821
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
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 6 267

Grade 7 262

Grade 8 292