Algonquin Middle School

www.d300.org

399 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Algonquin Middle School, located at 520 Longwood Drive in Algonquin, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution within Community Unit School District 300. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with the social and emotional development of early adolescents. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare students for the transition to high school while encouraging them to explore a diverse range of interests and academic disciplines.

Beyond core instruction, Algonquin Middle School emphasizes community engagement and student involvement. The school typically provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and arts programs, which are designed to help students build teamwork and leadership skills. With a focus on creating a supportive learning culture, the administration and faculty work to cultivate a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best and contribute positively to the broader district community.

399

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Algonquin Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	203
Hispanic	152
Black	14
Asian	15
Two or More	14
Pacific Islander	1

White
203 (50.9 %)
Hispanic
152 (38.1 %)
Asian
15 (3.8 %)
Black
14 (3.5 %)
Two or More
14 (3.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	CUSD 300
Phone:	(847)532-7100
Website:	http://www.d300.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	399
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 123

Grade 7 143

Grade 8 133