Percy Julian Middle School

www.op97.org

921 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Percy Julian Middle School, located in the historic village of Oak Park, Illinois, serves as a vital educational hub for students in grades 6 through 8. As part of Oak Park Elementary School District 97, the school is deeply integrated into a community known for its architectural significance, progressive values, and strong emphasis on academic excellence. The school environment is designed to support the transitional middle school years by fostering both intellectual curiosity and social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare students for the rigors of high school at nearby Oak Park and River Forest High School.

Beyond its core curriculum, Percy Julian Middle School is recognized for its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, striving to create an environment where all students feel supported and valued. The school offers a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive sports, music programs, and various student-led clubs, which encourage students to explore their interests and build strong peer connections. By focusing on a "whole-child" approach, the faculty and staff work collaboratively with families to ensure that students not only meet academic benchmarks but also develop the resilience and character necessary for success in a global society.

921

Total Students

74.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Percy Julian Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	466
Hispanic	120
Black	151
Asian	27
Two or More	144

White
466 (51.3 %)
Black
151 (16.6 %)
Two or More
144 (15.9 %)
Hispanic
120 (13.2 %)
Asian
27 (3.0 %)

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 Park ESD 97
Phone:	(708)524-3040
Website:	http://www.op97.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	921
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	74.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
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 6 307

Grade 7 321

Grade 8 293