Somonauk Middle School

www.somonauk.net

249 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Somonauk Middle School, located at 510 W Lasalle St in Somonauk, Illinois, serves as a core educational hub within the Somonauk Community Unit School District 432. The school is dedicated to bridging the academic transition between elementary and high school, focusing on the developmental needs of students in the middle grades. As a community-centered institution, it emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to foster both personal growth and academic achievement, preparing students for the rigors of secondary education.

The school is known for being an integral part of the small-town fabric of Somonauk, maintaining close ties with local families and the surrounding community. By offering a curriculum that balances core subjects with extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared for the challenges of the future. The administration and faculty prioritize a collaborative culture, striving to ensure that every student feels connected to the school community while meeting the high standards expected of the district.

249

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Somonauk Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	209
Hispanic	30
Black	2
Asian	4
Two or More	4

White
209 (83.9%)
Hispanic
30 (12.0%)
Asian
4 (1.6%)
Two or More
4 (1.6%)
Black
2 (0.8%)

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:	Somonauk CUSD 432
Phone:	(815)498-1866
Website:	http://www.somonauk.net
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	249
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
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 5 58

Grade 6 56

Grade 7 66

Grade 8 69