Enrollment
591
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New Lenox, IL
Alex M Martino Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Alex M Martino Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 172814002970
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alex M Martino Jr High School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Illinois schools.
- #4 of 14
- public schools in New Lenox · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 591
- students enrolled
Alex M Martino Jr High School has class sizes larger than 84% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alex M Martino Jr High School ranks #4 of 14 public schools in New Lenox, IL.
School address
District: New Lenox Sd 122 · Illinois
NCES ID 172814002970 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alex M Martino Jr High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alex M Martino Jr High School
Alex M Martino Jr High School is a mid-sized middle school in New Lenox, Illinois, enrolling 591 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 591 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
10.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among New Lenox's middle schools, it stands alongside Liberty Junior High School (573 students): Alex M Martino Jr High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.4:1 vs 15.6:1).
New Lenox Sd 122 also operates Liberty Junior High School (573 students) and Spencer Crossing (544 students) alongside Alex M Martino Jr High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Alex M Martino Jr High School compares
Alex M Martino Jr High School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 17% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 591 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
591
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 84% in Illinois - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,364
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 591 Top 21% in Illinois - larger than 79% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 35.0
Students per teacher 16.4:1 +17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 172814002970
Student demographics
White 84.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.7, Alex M Martino Jr High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 10.7%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Lenox Sd 122, which includes Alex M Martino Jr High School.
$14,364
Per student
-16%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.5%
State 24.2%
Federal 5.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Alex M Martino Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Junior High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spencer Crossing | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spencer Pointe | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nelson Ridge School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nelson Prairie School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alex M Martino Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in New Lenox
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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Frequently asked questions about Alex M Martino Jr High School
How many students attend Alex M Martino Jr High School?
Alex M Martino Jr High School has 591 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New Lenox, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alex M Martino Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alex M Martino Jr High School is 16.4:1, which is 17% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alex M Martino Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Alex M Martino Jr High School is White at 84.3% of enrollment, in New Lenox, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alex M Martino Jr High School?
Alex M Martino Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alex M Martino Jr High School rank among public schools in New Lenox?
By Resource Investment Index, Alex M Martino Jr High School ranks #4 of 14 public schools in New Lenox, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in New Lenox on the city page.
Is Alex M Martino Jr High School a good school?
Alex M Martino Jr High School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in New Lenox Sd 122?
Besides Alex M Martino Jr High School, New Lenox Sd 122 also operates Liberty Junior High School (573 students), Spencer Crossing (544 students), and Spencer Pointe (437 students). See the New Lenox Sd 122 district page for the complete list.