School Overview
Alton Middle School, located at 2200 College Ave in Alton, Illinois, serves as a pivotal educational institution within the Alton Community Unit School District 11. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary and high school, focusing on the unique academic, social, and emotional development needs of students in the middle grades. By fostering a supportive and structured environment, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the rigors of secondary education while encouraging personal responsibility and a sense of community engagement.

Academically, Alton Middle School provides a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies, often complemented by various elective offerings and extracurricular activities. The school places a high priority on building a positive school culture, utilizing its facilities to provide a safe space where students are encouraged to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and build meaningful relationships with peers and faculty. As a key part of the Alton educational system, the middle school plays a significant role in laying the foundation for long-term student success.
1,241
Total Students
93.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alton Middle School
Demographic Student Count
White646
Hispanic56
Black381
Asian6
Two or More151
American Indian1
  • White
    646 (52.1 %)
  • Black
    381 (30.7 %)
  • Two or More
    151 (12.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    56 (4.5 %)
  • Asian
    6 (0.5 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1 %)
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: Alton CUSD 11
Phone: (618)474-2200
Website: http://altonschools.org/schools/ams/index.html
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 1,241
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 93.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 6 388
Grade 7 387
Grade 8 465
Grade 9 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Alton Middle School
Grade Student Count
Grade 6388
Grade 7387
Grade 8465
Grade 91
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Alton Middle School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female58547.1%
Male65652.9%