HUNTLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL

Huntley Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the DeKalb CUSD 428 school district, located in Dekalb, IL with about 791 students offering grade levels from 6th 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 57 teachers, Huntley Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Huntley Middle School, located at 1515 S. 4th St. in DeKalb, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution within DeKalb Community Unit School District 428. Catering to students in grades 6 through 8, the school focuses on the transitional needs of adolescents by offering a curriculum designed to build academic proficiency while fostering social and emotional growth. The facility serves a diverse student body, reflecting the broader DeKalb community, and places a strong emphasis on preparing students for the rigors of high school through a variety of core subjects, elective opportunities, and extracurricular activities.

In addition to its academic programming, Huntley Middle School is known for its commitment to creating a supportive learning environment. The school actively promotes character development and community involvement, encouraging students to engage in athletics, clubs, and service-oriented projects. By balancing rigorous classroom instruction with opportunities for personal discovery, Huntley aims to equip its students with the critical thinking skills and personal resilience necessary to succeed in their future educational and professional endeavors.

For more information, contact Huntley Middle School at (815) 754-2241 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.