Northlake Middle School

www.berkeley87.org

378 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Northlake Middle School, located at 202 S Lakewood Ave in Northlake, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution within the Northlake School District 87. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional growth, catering to the unique developmental needs of students during their middle school years. By offering a diverse curriculum that emphasizes core subjects alongside enrichment opportunities, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school and beyond.

Beyond its academic offerings, Northlake Middle School places a strong emphasis on community involvement and inclusivity. The school environment is designed to be supportive, encouraging students to participate in extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports that help build teamwork and leadership skills. With a focus on cultivating a safe and respectful atmosphere, the school works closely with families and the surrounding Northlake community to ensure that every student has the resources and guidance necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

378

Total Students

30.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northlake Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	355
Black	4
Asian	1
Two or More	7

Hispanic
355 (93.9%)
White
11 (2.9%)
Two or More
7 (1.9%)
Black
4 (1.1%)
Asian
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:	Berkeley SD 87
Phone:	(708)449-3195
Website:	http://www.berkeley87.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	378
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
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 6 113

Grade 7 126

Grade 8 139