Enrollment
886
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Barrington, IL
Barrington Middle Sch Station
Federal NCES profile for Barrington Middle Sch Station, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 170505000192
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barrington Middle Sch Station earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #7 of 9
- public schools in Barrington · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 886
- students enrolled
Barrington Middle Sch Station has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barrington Middle Sch Station ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Barrington, IL.
School address
District: Barrington Cusd 220 · Illinois
NCES ID 170505000192 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
69.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Barrington Middle Sch Station compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Barrington Middle Sch Station
Barrington Middle Sch Station is a large middle school in Barrington, Illinois, enrolling 886 students.
At 14:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 91% of state schools at 886 students.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 177 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
13.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Barrington Cusd 220 spends $22,783 per pupil, 34% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Barrington's middle schools, it stands alongside Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps (980 students): Barrington Middle Sch Station is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14:1 vs 13.2:1).
Barrington Cusd 220 also operates Barrington High School (2,718 students) and Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps (980 students) alongside Barrington Middle Sch Station.
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 Barrington Middle Sch Station compares
Barrington Middle Sch Station on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 0% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 886 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
886
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Illinois - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.8%
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
$22,783
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 177 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 886 Top 9% in Illinois - larger than 91% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 69.0
Students per teacher 14:1 +0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 170505000192
Student demographics
White 63.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.5%
Asian 13.5%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 63.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.2, Barrington Middle Sch Station is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 5.0
Students per counselor 177:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 13.8%
In-school suspensions 22
Out-of-school suspensions 17
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Barrington Cusd 220, which includes Barrington Middle Sch Station.
$22,783
Per student
+34%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.4%
State 24.6%
Federal 5.0%
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 Barrington Middle Sch Station Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grove Avenue Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arnett C Lines Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roslyn Road Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barrington Middle Sch Station's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,718
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 980
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar middle schools in Barrington
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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Frequently asked questions about Barrington Middle Sch Station
How many students attend Barrington Middle Sch Station?
Barrington Middle Sch Station has 886 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Barrington, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barrington Middle Sch Station?
The student-teacher ratio at Barrington Middle Sch Station is 14:1, which is 0% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barrington Middle Sch Station?
The largest demographic group at Barrington Middle Sch Station is White at 63.2% of enrollment, in Barrington, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barrington Middle Sch Station?
Barrington Middle Sch Station has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Barrington Middle Sch Station rank among public schools in Barrington?
By Resource Investment Index, Barrington Middle Sch Station ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Barrington, 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 Barrington on the city page.
Is Barrington Middle Sch Station a good school?
Barrington Middle Sch Station earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 Barrington Cusd 220?
Besides Barrington Middle Sch Station, Barrington Cusd 220 also operates Barrington High School (2,718 students), Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps (980 students), and Grove Avenue Elem School (511 students). See the Barrington Cusd 220 district page for the complete list.