GLENSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Glenside Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Queen Bee SD 16 school district, located in Glendale Heights, IL with about 592 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 45 teachers, Glenside 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.

Glenside Middle School, located at 1560 Bloomingdale Road in Glendale Heights, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution within Queen Bee School District 16. The school provides a middle school curriculum typically spanning grades 6 through 8, focusing on creating a structured academic environment designed to support students as they transition from elementary school to high school. The school community emphasizes fostering student growth through a blend of core academic subjects and various extracurricular opportunities, aiming to build a solid foundation for its diverse student body.

Beyond its core curriculum, Glenside Middle School is committed to cultivating a supportive school culture that prioritizes student engagement and social-emotional development. The staff works to integrate technology and collaborative learning strategies into the classroom to better prepare students for modern academic challenges. As a central part of the Glendale Heights community, the school serves as a hub for local families, striving to maintain strong communication between parents and educators to ensure that each student has the resources and guidance necessary to succeed during their formative middle school years.

For more information, contact Glenside Middle School at (630) 260-6112 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.