Madero Middle School

www.cps.edu

253 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Madero Middle School, located in the Little Village neighborhood of Chicago, is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. The school is situated in a vibrant, predominantly Hispanic community, and it focuses on providing a structured academic environment designed to support students during the critical transition from elementary to high school. The curriculum typically emphasizes core subjects such as mathematics, literacy, and science, while striving to meet the diverse linguistic and cultural needs of its local student population.

Beyond its academic offerings, Madero Middle School plays an integral role in the community by providing a space for student development, extracurricular engagement, and social growth. The school is deeply embedded in the Little Village neighborhood, often collaborating with local families and community partners to foster a supportive learning atmosphere. By focusing on both student achievement and character development, Madero aims to prepare its graduates for success in Chicago’s competitive high school landscape and beyond.

253

Total Students

23.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Madero Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	251
Black	1
Two or More	1

Hispanic
251 (99.2 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)
Two or More
1 (0.4 %)

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:	City of Chicago SD 299
Phone:	(773)535-4466
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	253
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
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 88

Grade 7 81

Grade 8 83

Grade 9 1