Stevenson Middle School

(708)450-2053

736 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Stevenson Middle School is a public school located in Melrose Park, Illinois, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview School District 89, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. The institution focuses on preparing its diverse student body for the transition to high school by offering a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, technology integration, and student engagement.

Beyond academics, Stevenson Middle School prioritizes creating a supportive school culture where students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities and develop strong character traits. The school strives to maintain a strong partnership with the surrounding Melrose Park community, ensuring that families remain involved in the educational process. By utilizing local resources and district-wide initiatives, the school works to provide a structured and inclusive learning experience that meets the unique needs of its adolescent learners.

736

Total Students

59.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Stevenson Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	600
Black	48
Asian	7
Two or More	62
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
600 (81.5 %)
Two or More
62 (8.4 %)
Black
48 (6.5 %)
White
16 (2.2 %)
Asian
7 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (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:	Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89
Phone:	(708)450-2053
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	736
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
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 6 226

Grade 7 224

Grade 8 286