Palos South Middle School

www.palos118.org/south

701 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Palos South Middle School, located in Palos Park, Illinois, serves as a prominent educational institution for students in grades 6 through 8 within the Palos Community Consolidated School District 118. Known for maintaining high academic standards, the school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that prepares students for the transition to high school. The facility offers a collaborative learning environment where faculty focus on both the intellectual and social-emotional growth of their students, utilizing modern technology and diverse instructional methods to cater to different learning styles.

Beyond the classroom, Palos South is recognized for its robust extracurricular program, which includes a variety of athletic teams, fine arts initiatives, and student-led clubs. These offerings are designed to foster teamwork, leadership, and personal interests among the student body. With a strong partnership between parents, staff, and the surrounding community, the school cultivates a supportive atmosphere aimed at helping every student reach their full potential while navigating the formative middle school years.

701

Total Students

49.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Palos South Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	506
Hispanic	114
Black	23
Asian	29
Two or More	26
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
506 (72.2 %)
Hispanic
114 (16.3 %)
Asian
29 (4.1 %)
Two or More
26 (3.7 %)
Black
23 (3.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Palos CCSD 118
Phone:	(708)448-5971
Website:	http://www.palos118.org/south
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	701
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
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 6 231

Grade 7 226

Grade 8 244