Algonquin Middle School

767 E Algonquin Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016

580 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Algonquin Middle School, located at 767 E Algonquin Rd in Des Plaines, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution within Community Consolidated School District 62. The school provides a comprehensive middle school experience designed to support the academic, social, and emotional development of students in grades 6 through 8. With a focus on fostering a supportive learning environment, the school emphasizes preparing students for the transition to high school by offering a robust curriculum that balances core academic subjects with opportunities for elective exploration and extracurricular involvement.

Beyond its academic offerings, Algonquin Middle School is deeply integrated into the Des Plaines community. The school prides itself on cultivating a diverse and inclusive culture, encouraging students to engage in collaborative projects and character-building activities. By leveraging modern educational resources and maintaining a strong partnership between faculty, parents, and the local community, Algonquin Middle School strives to empower its students to become critical thinkers and responsible citizens as they navigate their formative middle school years.

580

Total Students

59.4

Full-Time Teachers

9.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Algonquin Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	155
Hispanic	330
Black	15
Asian	56
Two or More	19
American Indian	2

Hispanic
330 (57.2 %)
White
155 (26.9 %)
Asian
56 (9.7 %)
Two or More
19 (3.3 %)
Black
15 (2.6 %)
American Indian
2 (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:	CCSD 62
Phone:	(847)824-1205
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	580
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.8
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 6 199

Grade 7 172

Grade 8 209