Heritage Grove Middle School

12425 S Van Dyke Rd
Plainfield, IL 60585

841 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Heritage Grove Middle School, located in Plainfield, Illinois, is part of the highly regarded Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive and academically rigorous environment that prepares adolescents for the transition to high school. The campus emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, balancing core subjects like mathematics, science, and language arts with a diverse range of elective opportunities designed to help students discover and pursue their personal interests.

Beyond the classroom, Heritage Grove is known for its vibrant school culture and strong emphasis on student development. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive sports, music programs, and various clubs that encourage teamwork, leadership, and community engagement. By prioritizing both intellectual growth and social-emotional learning, Heritage Grove Middle School strives to create a supportive community where students feel empowered to succeed and contribute positively to their school and the surrounding Plainfield area.

841

Total Students

56.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Heritage Grove Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	462
Hispanic	113
Black	56
Asian	172
Two or More	37
Pacific Islander	1

White
462 (54.9%)
Asian
172 (20.5%)
Hispanic
113 (13.4%)
Black
56 (6.7%)
Two or More
37 (4.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	Plainfield SD 202
Phone:	(815)439-4810
Website:	http://psd202.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	841
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
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 6 278

Grade 7 262

Grade 8 301