Enrollment
715
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Beach Park, IL
Beach Park Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Beach Park Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 170001000213
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beach Park Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Illinois schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Beach Park · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 715
- students enrolled
Beach Park Middle School has class sizes larger than 75% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beach Park Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Beach Park, IL.
School address
District: Beach Park Ccsd 3 · Illinois
NCES ID 170001000213 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Beach Park Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Beach Park Middle School
Beach Park Middle School is a large middle school in Beach Park, Illinois, enrolling 715 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 715 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (63%) and African American (20%) (diversity index 55/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 146 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 715 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Beach Park Ccsd 3 also operates Kenneth Murphy School (394 students) and Howe Elementary School (318 students) alongside Beach Park Middle 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 Beach Park Middle School compares
Beach Park Middle 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 715 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
715
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Illinois - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,621
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
86
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.1%
African American 19.9%
White 9.5%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.0, Beach Park Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Beach Park Ccsd 3, which includes Beach Park Middle School.
$17,621
Per student
+3%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.7%
State 45.1%
Federal 10.2%
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 Beach Park Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Murphy School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Howe Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Crest School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newport Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beach Park Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~715 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Beach Park Middle School
How many students attend Beach Park Middle School?
Beach Park Middle School has 715 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Beach Park, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beach Park Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beach Park Middle School is 15.5:1, which is 11% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beach Park Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Beach Park Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 63.1% of enrollment, in Beach Park, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beach Park Middle School?
Beach Park Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Beach Park Middle School rank among public schools in Beach Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Beach Park Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Beach Park, 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 Beach Park on the city page.
Is Beach Park Middle School a good school?
Beach Park Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% 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 Beach Park Ccsd 3?
Besides Beach Park Middle School, Beach Park Ccsd 3 also operates Kenneth Murphy School (394 students), Howe Elementary School (318 students), and Oak Crest School (308 students). See the Beach Park Ccsd 3 district page for the complete list.
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