Benjamin Middle School

28W300 Saint Charles Rd
West Chicago, IL 60185

www.bendist25.org

259 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Benjamin Middle School, located in West Chicago, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution within the West Chicago Elementary School District 33. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of its middle school students. By offering a diverse curriculum that emphasizes core subjects alongside opportunities for elective exploration, the school aims to prepare young learners for the transition into high school while encouraging personal responsibility and intellectual curiosity.

Beyond its academic offerings, Benjamin Middle School is an integral part of the local West Chicago community. The school promotes a culture of inclusion and collaboration, often leveraging partnerships with parents and community members to enhance the student experience. With a focus on cultivating a supportive school climate, the faculty and staff work to ensure that students are not only meeting educational standards but are also developing the skills necessary to become engaged and productive citizens.

259

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Benjamin Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	149
Hispanic	54
Black	13
Asian	38
Two or More	5

White
149 (57.5%)
Hispanic
54 (20.8%)
Asian
38 (14.7%)
Black
13 (5.0%)
Two or More
5 (1.9%)

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:	Benjamin SD 25
Phone:	(630)876-7820
Website:	http://www.bendist25.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	259
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 65

Grade 6 61

Grade 7 67

Grade 8 66