Hannah Beardsley Middle School

515 E Crystal Lake Ave
Crystal Lake, IL 60014

www.d47.org/lms

847 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Hannah Beardsley Middle School, located in Crystal Lake, Illinois, serves students in grades 6 through 8 as part of Community Unit School District 47. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing a "middle school concept," the institution focuses on creating smaller learning communities within the building, allowing teachers to better address the unique transitionary needs of early adolescents as they prepare for high school.

Beyond its core curriculum, Hannah Beardsley offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic teams, performing arts programs, and diverse clubs that cater to student interests. The school places a strong emphasis on technology integration and collaborative learning, aiming to prepare students for a digital future. With a focus on community involvement and character development, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to contribute positively to the broader Crystal Lake community.

847

Total Students

59.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hannah Beardsley Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	543
Hispanic	237
Black	19
Asian	23
Two or More	25

White
543 (64.1 %)
Hispanic
237 (28.0 %)
Two or More
25 (3.0 %)
Asian
23 (2.7 %)
Black
19 (2.2 %)

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:	Crystal Lake CCSD 47
Phone:	(815)477-5897
Website:	http://www.d47.org/lms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	847
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
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 6 265

Grade 7 286

Grade 8 296