Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch

www.d123.org

1,121 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School (OLHMS), located in Oak Lawn, Illinois, serves as a central educational hub for students in grades 6 through 8 within District 123. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment that balances core curriculum requirements with diverse extracurricular opportunities. By focusing on the unique developmental needs of middle school students, the school emphasizes both personal growth and social-emotional learning, aiming to prepare adolescents for the transition to high school and beyond.

The school community is characterized by a strong emphasis on technology integration and collaborative learning, often utilizing modern instructional strategies to keep students engaged. Beyond academics, OLHMS offers a variety of clubs, athletic programs, and service-oriented activities that encourage students to explore their interests and develop leadership skills. With a focus on inclusive practices and strong communication between staff, parents, and the surrounding Oak Lawn community, the school strives to create a well-rounded educational experience that promotes both academic excellence and character development.

1,121

Total Students

71.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	478
Hispanic	492
Black	96
Asian	24
Two or More	27
American Indian	4

Hispanic
492 (43.9 %)
White
478 (42.6 %)
Black
96 (8.6 %)
Two or More
27 (2.4 %)
Asian
24 (2.1 %)
American Indian
4 (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:	Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123
Phone:	(708)499-6400
Website:	http://www.d123.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,121
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	71.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
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 6 371

Grade 7 356

Grade 8 394