Traughber Jr High School

www.oswego308.org

1,135 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Traughber Junior High School, located at 570 Colchester Drive in Oswego, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution within Oswego Community Unit School District 308. Catering to students in grades 6 through 8, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school. The school is known for its commitment to academic growth, character development, and preparing students for the transition to Oswego East High School.

Beyond the core curriculum, Traughber offers a diverse array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various student-led clubs. These opportunities are designed to encourage students to explore their interests, build social skills, and engage with their local community. With a focus on social-emotional learning and academic rigor, Traughber Junior High strives to create a well-rounded middle school experience that empowers students to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

1,135

Total Students

61.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Traughber Jr High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	654
Hispanic	267
Black	112
Asian	42
Two or More	57
Pacific Islander	2

White
654 (57.7 %)
Hispanic
267 (23.5 %)
Black
112 (9.9 %)
Two or More
57 (5.0 %)
Asian
42 (3.7 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

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:	CUSD 308
Phone:	(630)636-2700
Website:	http://www.oswego308.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,135
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
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 6 365

Grade 7 373

Grade 8 397