Belvidere Central Middle School

www.district100.com

897 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Belvidere Central Middle School, located at 8787 Beloit Road in Belvidere, Illinois, serves as a key educational hub for students in the Belvidere Community Unit School District 100. As a middle school, it focuses on the critical transitional years of early adolescence, typically catering to students in grades 6 through 8. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and the more rigorous academic expectations of high school, emphasizing both core curriculum standards and personal development.

Beyond its academic program, Belvidere Central Middle School strives to create a well-rounded experience by offering various extracurricular activities, sports, and social opportunities designed to engage students during their formative years. The school emphasizes community and character development, aiming to prepare its student body for success within the local Belvidere community and beyond. By focusing on a collaborative approach between educators, parents, and students, the institution works to maintain a culture of growth and academic achievement.

897

Total Students

74.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Belvidere Central Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	524
Hispanic	300
Black	29
Asian	6
Two or More	37
American Indian	1

White
524 (58.4 %)
Hispanic
300 (33.4 %)
Two or More
37 (4.1 %)
Black
29 (3.2 %)
Asian
6 (0.7 %)
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:	Belvidere CUSD 100
Phone:	(815)544-0190
Website:	http://www.district100.com
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	897
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	74.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 6 291

Grade 7 286

Grade 8 318

Grade 9 2