SANDBURG MIDDLE SCHOOL
Sandburg Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Elmhurst SD 205 school district, located in Elmhurst, IL with about 689 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 54 teachers, Sandburg Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
Sandburg Middle School is located in Elmhurst, Illinois, and serves as a key part of the Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205. The school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience for students in grades 6 through 8, aiming to bridge the gap between elementary education and the academic rigor of high school. Its curriculum is designed to foster both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, encouraging students to become active participants in their own learning through a variety of core subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities.
The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive community atmosphere that emphasizes collaboration and student well-being. By utilizing modern instructional strategies and resources, Sandburg Middle School seeks to challenge its students while providing the necessary scaffolding to ensure all learners can succeed. With a commitment to academic excellence and inclusivity, the school strives to prepare its students for the transitions that lie ahead, helping them cultivate the critical thinking and interpersonal skills required for future success in high school and beyond.
For more information, contact Sandburg Middle School at (630) 834-4534 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Elmhurst, IL 60126-3655
(630) 834-4534
SANDBURG MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Elmhurst, IL with about 689 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Elmhurst SD 205
- Total Students:
- 689
- Teachers:
- 54.93
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 689 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SANDBURG MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.
- White
- 77.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 10.6%
- Asian
- 6.2%
- Two or more races
- 4.1%
- Black or African American
- 1.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 46.2%
- Male
- 53.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.