Heritage Middle School

www.sd104.us

472 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Heritage Middle School, located at 6021 S 74th Ave in Summit, Illinois, serves as a cornerstone of the Summit School District 104 community. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development of its middle school students. By prioritizing a supportive atmosphere, Heritage aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond, emphasizing both foundational knowledge and essential life skills.

The school is known for its commitment to student engagement and community involvement, often utilizing a collaborative approach between educators, parents, and students. Beyond standard curriculum requirements, Heritage Middle School typically offers various extracurricular opportunities and programs designed to help students explore their interests and build character. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and achievement, the school strives to create a positive, structured learning environment where every student has the opportunity to thrive during their critical middle school years.

472

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Heritage Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	37
Hispanic	400
Black	17
Asian	5
Two or More	13

Hispanic
400 (84.7 %)
White
37 (7.8 %)
Black
17 (3.6 %)
Two or More
13 (2.8 %)
Asian
5 (1.1 %)

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:	Summit SD 104
Phone:	(708)458-7590
Website:	http://www.sd104.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	472
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 6 155

Grade 7 166

Grade 8 151