Stephen Mack Middle School

www.rockton140.org

552 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Stephen Mack Middle School, located in Rockton, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution within the Rockton School District 140. Catering to students in grades 6 through 8, the school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. The curriculum is designed to prepare young adolescents for the transition to high school by emphasizing core subjects while offering a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, music programs, and student clubs, which encourage well-rounded personal growth.

Beyond academics, Stephen Mack Middle School places a high priority on community and character development. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive atmosphere where teachers and staff work closely with families to address the unique needs of middle-level learners. By leveraging its location in the close-knit Rockton community, the school strives to instill a sense of responsibility and school spirit in its students, ensuring they are not only prepared for future academic success but are also active, positive contributors to their community.

552

Total Students

32.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Stephen Mack Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	413
Hispanic	70
Black	23
Asian	6
Two or More	40

White
413 (74.8%)
Hispanic
70 (12.7%)
Two or More
40 (7.2%)
Black
23 (4.2%)
Asian
6 (1.1%)

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:	Rockton SD 140
Phone:	(815)624-2611
Website:	http://www.rockton140.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	552
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
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 6 204

Grade 7 162

Grade 8 186