McClure Jr High School

www.d101.org

469 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

McClure Junior High School, located in Western Springs, Illinois, serves students in grades 6 through 8 as part of Western Springs School District 101. The school is widely recognized for its strong commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, student-centered environment. By focusing on a rigorous curriculum paired with social-emotional learning, McClure aims to prepare its middle schoolers for the transition to high school while encouraging them to develop independence, critical thinking, and a sense of personal responsibility.

Beyond its academic offerings, McClure Junior High prides itself on a diverse array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various student clubs. This holistic approach is designed to help students explore their interests and build character outside of the traditional classroom setting. With a dedicated faculty and active parent involvement, the school maintains a community-focused atmosphere that prioritizes student growth and prepares young learners to be engaged, productive citizens.

469

Total Students

39.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McClure Jr High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	409
Hispanic	9
Black	4
Asian	4
Two or More	43

White
409 (87.2%)
Two or More
43 (9.2%)
Hispanic
9 (1.9%)
Black
4 (0.9%)
Asian
4 (0.9%)

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:	Western Springs SD 101
Phone:	(708)246-7590
Website:	http://www.d101.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	469
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
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 6 169

Grade 7 153

Grade 8 147