LEMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL

Leman Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the West Chicago ESD 33 school district, located in West Chicago, IL with about 1,341 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 95 teachers, Leman Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Leman Middle School, located in West Chicago, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution within Community Unit School District 33. The school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment that caters to the unique developmental needs of students in grades 6 through 8. By emphasizing a rigorous academic curriculum alongside social-emotional learning, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond.

Beyond core academics, Leman Middle School prides itself on cultivating a vibrant community through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and academic clubs. The school is deeply committed to community engagement and maintaining strong partnerships between staff, families, and the wider West Chicago area. With a focus on equity and student success, Leman strives to empower every learner to reach their full potential in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

For more information, contact Leman Middle School at (630) 293-6060 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

238 E Hazel St
West Chicago, IL 60185-3512
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LEMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in West Chicago, IL with about 1,341 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
1,341
Teachers:
95.8
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 1,341 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending LEMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 80% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
80.1%
White
13.1%
Asian
2.8%
Black or African American
2.8%
Two or more races
1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
50.0%
Male
50.0%

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.