McHenry Middle School

www.d15.org

696 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

McHenry Middle School, located at 2120 W Lincoln Rd in McHenry, Illinois, serves as a key educational hub for students in grades 6 through 8 within the McHenry Elementary School District 15. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment designed to bridge the transition between elementary school and high school. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to challenge students intellectually while also prioritizing their social-emotional development during these formative adolescent years.

Beyond its academic offerings, McHenry Middle School emphasizes a well-rounded student experience by providing a variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs. These opportunities are intended to encourage school spirit, teamwork, and personal growth outside the classroom. With a strong commitment to community involvement and parent-teacher collaboration, the school strives to prepare its students to become responsible, engaged citizens who are ready for the challenges of secondary education and beyond.

696

Total Students

61.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McHenry Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	513
Hispanic	146
Black	6
Asian	6
Two or More	23
American Indian	2

White
513 (73.7 %)
Hispanic
146 (21.0 %)
Two or More
23 (3.3 %)
Black
6 (0.9 %)
Asian
6 (0.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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:	McHenry CCSD 15
Phone:	(779)244-1600
Website:	http://www.d15.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	696
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
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 6 238

Grade 7 233

Grade 8 225