Glen Crest Middle School

www.ccsd89.org

702 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Glen Crest Middle School, located in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, serves students in grades 6 through 8 as part of Community Consolidated School District 89. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, inclusive environment that helps middle schoolers transition from elementary education to high school. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside diverse extracurricular opportunities—including athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs—Glen Crest aims to develop well-rounded individuals who are prepared for both their future academic careers and their roles as responsible community members.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong value on social-emotional learning and positive school culture. The faculty and administration focus on building strong relationships with students, encouraging personal growth, and maintaining a partnership with parents to ensure each child’s success. Located on Sheehan Avenue, the school serves as a central hub for the local community, reflecting the values of the surrounding Glen Ellyn area through its dedication to fostering a safe, collaborative, and forward-thinking educational experience.

702

Total Students

48.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Glen Crest Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	414
Hispanic	116
Black	48
Asian	88
Two or More	34
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
414 (59.0 %)
Hispanic
116 (16.5 %)
Asian
88 (12.5 %)
Black
48 (6.8 %)
Two or More
34 (4.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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 89
Phone:	(630)469-5220
Website:	http://www.ccsd89.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	702
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
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 6 249

Grade 7 231

Grade 8 222