Matthews Middle School
510 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Matthews Middle School is located in Island Lake, Illinois, and serves as a key educational institution within the local community. As a middle school, it focuses on the unique developmental needs of students in the early adolescent years, typically bridging the gap between elementary education and high school by fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school is part of the broader regional educational framework, dedicated to providing a structured environment where students can explore a diverse curriculum, engage in extracurricular activities, and prepare for the challenges of secondary education.
The school operates as a central hub for the families of Island Lake, emphasizing a collaborative partnership between educators, parents, and the community. By offering a range of programs designed to support student learning and personal responsibility, Matthews Middle School strives to cultivate a positive school culture. Its location in a smaller residential setting often allows for a more personalized educational experience, where the faculty can focus on individual student progress and the establishment of a supportive foundation for future academic success.
The school operates as a central hub for the families of Island Lake, emphasizing a collaborative partnership between educators, parents, and the community. By offering a range of programs designed to support student learning and personal responsibility, Matthews Middle School strives to cultivate a positive school culture. Its location in a smaller residential setting often allows for a more personalized educational experience, where the faculty can focus on individual student progress and the establishment of a supportive foundation for future academic success.
510
Total Students
41.8
Full-Time Teachers
12.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 273 |
| Hispanic | 185 |
| Black | 13 |
| Asian | 19 |
| Two or More | 19 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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White273 (53.5 %)
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Hispanic185 (36.3 %)
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Asian19 (3.7 %)
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Two or More19 (3.7 %)
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Black13 (2.5 %)
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American Indian1 (0.2 %)
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: | Wauconda CUSD 118 |
| Phone: | (847)526-6210 |
| Website: | http://www.d118.org |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 510 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 41.8 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 12.2 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
158
Grade 7
167
Grade 8
185
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 158 |
| Grade 7 | 167 |
| Grade 8 | 185 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 245 | 48% |
| Male | 265 | 52% |
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