Robert E Abbott Middle School

schools.wps60.org/abbott/

585 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Robert E. Abbott Middle School, located at 1319 Washington St in Waukegan, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution within Waukegan Community Unit School District 60. The school is dedicated to fostering the academic and personal growth of its diverse student body, typically serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of a large, urban district, the school focuses on creating an environment that prepares young adolescents for the rigors of high school while emphasizing foundational skills in core subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science.

Beyond academics, Robert E. Abbott Middle School places a significant value on community engagement and social-emotional development. The faculty and staff strive to provide a supportive atmosphere that encourages inclusivity and resilience among students during their critical middle school years. By offering a variety of extracurricular activities and utilizing instructional strategies tailored to the unique needs of middle-grade learners, the school aims to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience that helps students navigate their transition toward becoming responsible, lifelong learners.

585

Total Students

49.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Robert E Abbott Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	523
Black	37
Asian	4
Two or More	5
American Indian	2

Hispanic
523 (89.4%)
Black
37 (6.3%)
White
14 (2.4%)
Two or More
5 (0.9%)
Asian
4 (0.7%)
American Indian
2 (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:	Waukegan CUSD 60
Phone:	(224)303-2360
Website:	http://schools.wps60.org/abbott/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	585
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
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 6 209

Grade 7 176

Grade 8 200