GLENWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL

Glenwood Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Ball Chatham CUSD 5 school district, located in Chatham, IL with about 743 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 39 teachers, Glenwood Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Glenwood Middle School, located in Chatham, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution within the Ball-Chatham School District. It provides a comprehensive middle school curriculum designed to support the academic, social, and emotional development of students in grades 6 through 8. The school is known for fostering a collaborative environment that bridges the transition between elementary education and the more rigorous demands of high school, emphasizing both core academic subjects and extracurricular engagement.

The school community places a strong focus on student growth and community involvement, frequently highlighting programs that encourage leadership and character development. By leveraging its location within the Chatham area, Glenwood Middle School maintains strong ties to its district, providing resources and technology-integrated learning experiences to prepare students for future success. It serves as a central hub for the local student population, consistently striving to create a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for its diverse middle-school-aged demographic.

For more information, contact Glenwood Middle School at (217) 483-2481 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.