Alex M Martino Jr High School

www.nlsd122.org

574 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Alex M. Martino Junior High School, located in New Lenox, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution within the New Lenox School District 122. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with the social and emotional development of early adolescents. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare students for the transition to high school, encouraging them to develop critical thinking skills, independence, and a sense of responsibility within the school community.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong emphasis on extracurricular engagement and student well-being. Martino Junior High typically provides a variety of clubs, athletic programs, and service-oriented activities that allow students to explore their interests and build collaborative skills. The school is known for its focus on maintaining a supportive culture, often prioritizing communication between staff, students, and parents to ensure a cohesive learning environment that meets the diverse needs of its middle-school population.

574

Total Students

35.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alex M Martino Jr High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	498
Hispanic	49
Black	4
Asian	6
Two or More	17

White
498 (86.8 %)
Hispanic
49 (8.5 %)
Two or More
17 (3.0 %)
Asian
6 (1.0 %)
Black
4 (0.7 %)

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:	New Lenox SD 122
Phone:	(815)485-7593
Website:	http://www.nlsd122.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	574
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
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 7 269

Grade 8 305