Gavin South Middle School

25775 W IL Route 134
Ingleside, IL 60041

www.gavin37.org

325 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Gavin South Middle School, located in Ingleside, Illinois, serves as a primary educational hub for students in the Gavin School District 37. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its middle school population. By utilizing a curriculum designed to prepare students for the challenges of high school, the staff emphasizes core subject mastery, critical thinking, and the integration of technology in the classroom.

Beyond academics, Gavin South Middle School prides itself on cultivating a well-rounded student experience through a variety of extracurricular activities, sports, and elective programs. The school aims to encourage student engagement and school spirit, helping young adolescents navigate their transition into young adulthood. With a focus on partnership between home and school, the institution works to maintain clear communication with families to ensure that every student has the resources and guidance necessary to succeed within their community.

325

Total Students

25.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gavin South Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	180
Hispanic	114
Black	14
Asian	2
Two or More	12
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
180 (55.4%)
Hispanic
114 (35.1%)
Black
14 (4.3%)
Two or More
12 (3.7%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Gavin SD 37
Phone:	(847)546-9336
Website:	http://www.gavin37.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	325
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
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 5 87

Grade 6 82

Grade 7 79

Grade 8 77