Crete-Monee Middle School

635 Olmstead Ln
University Park, IL 60484

www.cm201u.org

1,002 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Crete-Monee Middle School, located in University Park, Illinois, serves as a central hub for students in grades 6 through 8 within the Crete-Monee School District 201-U. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on academic excellence, social-emotional development, and preparing students for the transition to high school. By offering a diverse range of instructional programs, the school aims to meet the varied needs of its student population, emphasizing critical thinking, collaboration, and the development of responsible citizenship.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Crete-Monee Middle School places a significant emphasis on student engagement through extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and fine arts programs. These offerings are designed to help students explore their interests and build a sense of community within the school. With a focus on inclusive practices and modern educational standards, the school strives to empower its students to achieve their potential and succeed in an increasingly complex global environment.

1,002

Total Students

94.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Crete-Monee Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	131
Hispanic	220
Black	594
Asian	4
Two or More	51
American Indian	2

Black
594 (59.3%)
Hispanic
220 (22.0%)
White
131 (13.1%)
Two or More
51 (5.1%)
Asian
4 (0.4%)
American Indian
2 (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:	Crete Monee CUSD 201U
Phone:	(708)367-2400
Website:	http://www.cm201u.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,002
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	94.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 6 298

Grade 7 346

Grade 8 355

Grade 9 3