Sandwich Middle School

www.sandwich430.org

420 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Sandwich Middle School, located at 600 S. Wells St. in Sandwich, Illinois, serves as a key educational hub for students in grades 6 through 8 within the Sandwich Community Unit School District 430. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and the more rigorous academic expectations of high school. By focusing on both core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—and a variety of extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to help young adolescents navigate this transitional period of their lives.

Beyond the classroom, Sandwich Middle School places an emphasis on character development and community involvement. The institution encourages students to engage in athletics, clubs, and various activities that promote teamwork, leadership, and personal responsibility. By maintaining a focus on student growth and community engagement, the school strives to prepare its student body for future academic success while fostering a sense of belonging within the Sandwich community.

420

Total Students

32.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sandwich Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	307
Hispanic	94
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	13
American Indian	1

White
307 (73.3%)
Hispanic
94 (22.4%)
Two or More
13 (3.1%)
Black
2 (0.5%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Sandwich CUSD 430
Phone:	(815)786-2138
Website:	http://www.sandwich430.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	420
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
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 6 127

Grade 7 137

Grade 8 156