Gillespie Middle School

412 Oregon St
Gillespie, IL 62033

www.joomla.gcusd7.org/

248 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Gillespie Middle School, located at 412 Oregon St in Gillespie, Illinois, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Gillespie Community Unit School District 7. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development necessary for students transitioning from elementary education to high school. By focusing on core curriculum areas and providing opportunities for extracurricular engagement, the institution aims to prepare its students for the challenges of their upcoming secondary education.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Gillespie community, reflecting the values and spirit of the surrounding area. Beyond the standard classroom experience, Gillespie Middle School emphasizes character development and school pride, encouraging students to participate in various activities that build teamwork and leadership skills. As a vital part of the community’s educational infrastructure, the school works closely with families and stakeholders to ensure a supportive and collaborative learning atmosphere for all its middle-grade students.

248

Total Students

17.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gillespie Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	239
Hispanic	2
Black	3
Two or More	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
239 (96.4 %)
Black
3 (1.2 %)
Two or More
3 (1.2 %)
Hispanic
2 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Gillespie CUSD 7
Phone:	(217)839-2116
Website:	http://www.joomla.gcusd7.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	248
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
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 77

Grade 7 95

Grade 8 76