Winnebago Middle School

www.winnebagoschools.org

296 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Winnebago Middle School, located at 407 N Elida St in Winnebago, Illinois, serves as a key educational hub for students in the Winnebago Community Unit School District 323. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of students transitioning from elementary school to high school. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its middle-grade learners for future academic success while encouraging participation in a variety of extracurricular activities and sports.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the development of character-driven values. With a commitment to small-town educational standards, Winnebago Middle School works closely with parents and the local community to create a supportive, inclusive atmosphere. The facility acts as a foundation for the district's broader mission, providing students with the resources, technology, and guidance necessary to thrive in a rapidly changing educational landscape.

296

Total Students

27.4

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Winnebago Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	249
Hispanic	26
Black	4
Asian	1
Two or More	16

White
249 (84.1%)
Hispanic
26 (8.8%)
Two or More
16 (5.4%)
Black
4 (1.4%)
Asian
1 (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:	Winnebago CUSD 323
Phone:	(815)335-2364
Website:	http://www.winnebagoschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	296
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
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 6 90

Grade 7 102

Grade 8 103

Grade 9 1