Harrisburg Middle School

www.hbg.saline.k12.il.us

382 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Harrisburg Middle School, located at 312 Bulldog Blvd in Harrisburg, Illinois, serves as a central hub for adolescent education in the local community. The school typically caters to students in the middle grades, focusing on bridging the gap between elementary education and high school preparedness. As part of the Harrisburg Community Unit School District #3, the institution emphasizes a curriculum designed to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development during these formative years.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Harrisburg Middle School is deeply integrated into the local culture, often utilizing its "Bulldog" mascot to build school spirit and community pride. The school provides various extracurricular activities, sports, and programs intended to engage students outside of the classroom. By maintaining a supportive environment, the school aims to help students navigate the unique challenges of middle school while preparing them for the transition to Harrisburg High School.

382

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harrisburg Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	317
Hispanic	15
Black	19
Two or More	30
American Indian	1

White
317 (83.0%)
Two or More
30 (7.9%)
Black
19 (5.0%)
Hispanic
15 (3.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Harrisburg CUSD 3
Phone:	(618)253-7637
Website:	http://www.hbg.saline.k12.il.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	382
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 6 143

Grade 7 124

Grade 8 115