Central Middle School

9400 S Sawyer Ave
Evergreen Park, IL 60805

619 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Central Middle School, located at 9400 S. Sawyer Ave in Evergreen Park, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution within Evergreen Park School District 124. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and challenging academic environment for students in the middle grades. It emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum designed to bridge the gap between elementary education and high school readiness, focusing on core subjects while encouraging personal growth and social-emotional development.

Beyond the classroom, Central Middle School places a strong emphasis on community and student engagement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs that allow students to explore their interests, build leadership skills, and connect with their peers. By maintaining a collaborative partnership between staff, students, and families, the school strives to prepare its students to become responsible, life-long learners who are ready to succeed in their future academic and personal endeavors.

619

Total Students

41.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	193
Hispanic	223
Black	174
Asian	3
Two or More	26

Hispanic
223 (36.0 %)
White
193 (31.2 %)
Black
174 (28.1 %)
Two or More
26 (4.2 %)
Asian
3 (0.5 %)

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:	Evergreen Park ESD 124
Phone:	(708)424-0148
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	619
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
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 6 205

Grade 7 199

Grade 8 215