Jack London Middle School

www.ccsd21.org

596 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Jack London Middle School, located in Wheeling, Illinois, is part of Community Consolidated School District 21. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on providing a diverse curriculum designed to challenge students while preparing them for the transition to high school, supported by a dedicated faculty focused on student-centered instruction.

Beyond academics, Jack London Middle School places a strong emphasis on community engagement and personal growth. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and arts programs, which allow students to explore their interests and build collaborative skills. By maintaining a focus on character education and community involvement, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded, responsible citizens who are equipped to succeed in a global society.

596

Total Students

55.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jack London Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	164
Hispanic	360
Black	15
Asian	34
Two or More	20
American Indian	3

Hispanic
360 (60.4 %)
White
164 (27.5 %)
Asian
34 (5.7 %)
Two or More
20 (3.4 %)
Black
15 (2.5 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)

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:	Wheeling CCSD 21
Phone:	(847)520-2745
Website:	http://www.ccsd21.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	596
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
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 6 188

Grade 7 185

Grade 8 223