Nippersink Middle School

www.nippersinkdistrict2.org

377 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Nippersink Middle School, located in Richmond, Illinois, serves students in grades 6 through 8 as part of Nippersink School District 2. The school is known for its focus on fostering a supportive transition between elementary and high school, emphasizing both academic rigor and social-emotional development. With a commitment to "growing together," the school provides a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects, elective opportunities, and extracurricular activities designed to engage young adolescents during a pivotal stage of their development.

The school operates within a close-knit community, priding itself on small-town values while maintaining modern educational standards. Its facilities and programming are structured to encourage student participation in sports, music, and various clubs, aiming to produce well-rounded individuals. By prioritizing collaboration between staff, students, and parents, Nippersink Middle School seeks to build a strong foundation for future success, ensuring that graduates are prepared for the challenges and expectations of high school.

377

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nippersink Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	315
Hispanic	42
Black	1
Two or More	18
American Indian	1

White
315 (83.6%)
Hispanic
42 (11.1%)
Two or More
18 (4.8%)
Black
1 (0.3%)
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:	Nippersink SD 2
Phone:	(815)678-7129
Website:	http://www.nippersinkdistrict2.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	377
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
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 6 107

Grade 7 136

Grade 8 134