Michelle Obama Sch of Technology
484 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
The Michelle Obama School of Technology (MOST) is a public K–8 institution located in Park Forest, Illinois, operating within the Rich Township School District 227 and Elementary School District 163. Named in honor of the former First Lady, the school is designed to foster a forward-thinking environment that emphasizes 21st-century learning. Its curriculum is built around the integration of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) principles, aiming to provide students with a rigorous academic foundation while cultivating digital literacy and critical problem-solving skills necessary for the modern workforce.
Beyond its focus on academics, the school places a strong emphasis on community and the development of the "whole child." The facility itself is designed to support collaborative learning, featuring modern infrastructure that encourages exploration and creative thinking. By leveraging the legacy of its namesake, the school strives to empower its diverse student body to become engaged, innovative, and socially conscious citizens. It serves as a focal point in the Park Forest community, promoting high expectations and a culture of achievement for all its learners.
Beyond its focus on academics, the school places a strong emphasis on community and the development of the "whole child." The facility itself is designed to support collaborative learning, featuring modern infrastructure that encourages exploration and creative thinking. By leveraging the legacy of its namesake, the school strives to empower its diverse student body to become engaged, innovative, and socially conscious citizens. It serves as a focal point in the Park Forest community, promoting high expectations and a culture of achievement for all its learners.
484
Total Students
44.9
Full-Time Teachers
10.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic | 58 |
| Black | 404 |
| Two or More | 12 |
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Black404 (83.5 %)
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Hispanic58 (12.0 %)
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Two or More12 (2.5 %)
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White10 (2.1 %)
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: | Park Forest SD 163 |
| Phone: | (708)668-9600 |
| Website: | http://www.sd163.com |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 484 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 44.9 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 10.8 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
143
Grade 7
169
Grade 8
172
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 143 |
| Grade 7 | 169 |
| Grade 8 | 172 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 247 | 51% |
| Male | 237 | 49% |
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