CHIPPEWA MIDDLE SCHOOL

Chippewa Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the CCSD 62 school district, located in Des Plaines, IL with about 666 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 56 teachers, Chippewa Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

Chippewa Middle School is a public school located in Des Plaines, Illinois, serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of Community Consolidated School District 62. Situated on North 8th Avenue, the school is deeply integrated into the local Des Plaines community and focuses on providing a comprehensive middle school education designed to bridge the gap between elementary schooling and high school readiness.

The school is known for its commitment to student development, offering a diverse curriculum that balances core academic subjects—such as math, science, language arts, and social studies—with extracurricular opportunities. Chippewa Middle School places a strong emphasis on fostering a positive, inclusive environment, encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills, social-emotional maturity, and a sense of responsibility as they navigate their adolescent years.

For more information, contact Chippewa Middle School at (847) 824-1503 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.