Leman Middle School

1,124 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Leman Middle School, located in West Chicago, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution within Community Unit School District 33. The school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment that caters to the unique developmental needs of students in grades 6 through 8. By emphasizing a rigorous academic curriculum alongside social-emotional learning, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond.

Beyond core academics, Leman Middle School prides itself on cultivating a vibrant community through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and academic clubs. The school is deeply committed to community engagement and maintaining strong partnerships between staff, families, and the wider West Chicago area. With a focus on equity and student success, Leman strives to empower every learner to reach their full potential in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

1,124

Total Students

116.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Leman Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	130
Hispanic	928
Black	30
Asian	21
Two or More	13
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
928 (82.6 %)
White
130 (11.6 %)
Black
30 (2.7 %)
Asian
21 (1.9 %)
Two or More
13 (1.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	West Chicago ESD 33
Phone:	(630)293-6060
Website:	http://wego33.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,124
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	116.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
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 6 361

Grade 7 370

Grade 8 393