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Larsen Middle School

665 Dundee Ave, Elgin, IL, 60120

Ranked 804 of 1380 in Illinois

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Larsen Middle School

665 Dundee Ave, Elgin, IL, 60120

Ranked 804 of 1380 in Illinois

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About Larsen Middle School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 9%
Reading 18%
State average proficiency is 9% in Math and 18% in Reading.
40
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
546
Total Students
$66456
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 8.79%
Asian 4.76%
Hispanic 78.57%
Black 4.03%
Two+ Races 3.11%
Native Am. 0.55%
White
8.79%
Asian
4.76%
Hispanic
78.57%
Black
4.03%
Two+ Races
3.11%
Native Am.
0.55%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 546
51.1%
279 Female
48.72%
266 Male

Student Population

546 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

546 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Larsen Middle School Contact Information

Address

665 Dundee Ave, Elgin, IL, 60120

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Phone

(847) 888-5250

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TOP 804 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Larsen Middle School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:00 AM - 3:23 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Multi-Cultural Night at Larsen Middle School Thursday, April 30, 2026 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Gymnasium The event was scheduled to coincide with other school events, including an intermediate elementary orchestra rehearsal and after-school tutoring in the library. The school held a community gathering allowing students and their families to experience a variety of cultural presentations.

FAQ

Q1. What does the start of a lesson look like at Larsen Middle School?

Ans. Classes usually begin with a quick warm-up or review question before moving into new material for the day.

Q2. How is student work checked at Larsen Middle School?

Ans. Educators examine notebooks, assess responses during class, and provide feedback to enable students to rectify errors immediately.

Q3. Where does most learning happen at Larsen Middle School, in class or at home?

Ans. A large portion of work is started or completed during class time, with homework used mainly for practice or unfinished tasks.

Q4. What happens during slower moments in class at Larsen Middle School?

Ans. Educators utilize that time to assist students on an individual basis, address inquiries, or review challenging concepts.

Q5. Who benefits most from this classroom style at Larsen Middle School?

Ans. Students who ask questions and stay involved during lessons usually understand the material more quickly.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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