O'Neill Middle School in Downers Grove, Illinois on DonorsChoose

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About this school

O'Neill Middle School is an urban public school in Downers Grove, Illinois that is part of Downers Grove School District 58. It serves 436 students in grades 7 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.1:1. Its teachers have had 8 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 7 - 8

436 Students

31 Teachers

635 59th St

Downers Grove, IL 60516 View local requests

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O'Neill Middle School Demographics

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

26%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

O'Neill Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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