Peter J Palombi School

www.district41.org/Domain/8

837 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Peter J. Palombi School, located in Lake Villa, Illinois, serves as a middle school within Lake Villa School District 41. Catering to students in grades 6 through 8, the school focuses on creating a supportive academic environment that helps transition students from elementary education to high school readiness. The curriculum is designed to balance core academic subjects—such as mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies—with opportunities for personal growth and social-emotional development.

Beyond the classroom, Palombi Middle School encourages student participation through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic teams, clubs, and fine arts programs. The school is known for fostering a community-oriented atmosphere, emphasizing the importance of character development and school spirit. By prioritizing both academic rigor and student engagement, Peter J. Palombi School aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success in their high school careers and beyond.

837

Total Students

55.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Peter J Palombi School
Demographic	Student Count
White	447
Hispanic	258
Black	36
Asian	23
Two or More	71
Pacific Islander	2

White
447 (53.4 %)
Hispanic
258 (30.8 %)
Two or More
71 (8.5 %)
Black
36 (4.3 %)
Asian
23 (2.7 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	Lake Villa CCSD 41
Phone:	(847)356-2118
Website:	http://www.district41.org/Domain/8
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	837
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
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 6 275

Grade 7 284

Grade 8 278