WESTCHESTER MIDDLE SCHOOL
Westchester Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Westchester SD 92-5 school district, located in Westchester, IL with about 358 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. 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 27 teachers, Westchester 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.
Westchester Middle School, located at 1620 Norfolk Ave in Westchester, Illinois, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Westchester School District 92.5 community. The school is committed to providing a balanced academic environment that prepares students for the transition to high school by focusing on core subjects such as mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies, while often integrating extracurricular opportunities to support holistic development.
The school environment typically emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional growth, aiming to foster a supportive atmosphere where students can explore their interests and build foundational skills. By engaging with the local Westchester community, the school strives to maintain a collaborative partnership between educators, students, and families to ensure that each student has the resources and guidance necessary to succeed during their middle school years.
For more information, contact Westchester Middle School at (708) 450-2700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Westchester, IL 60154-4430
(708) 450-2700
WESTCHESTER MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Westchester, IL with about 358 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Westchester SD 92-5
- Total Students:
- 358
- Teachers:
- 27
- 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
- Title I targeted assistance 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 358 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 35.8%
- White
- 31.3%
- Black or African American
- 27.7%
- Two or more races
- 3.4%
- Asian
- 1.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Female
- 43.0%
- Male
- 57.0%
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.