- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Evergreen Park, IL
Central Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Central Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 171455001805
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Evergreen Park · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 560
- students enrolled
Central Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Middle School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Evergreen Park, IL.
School address
District: Evergreen Park Esd 124 · Illinois
NCES ID 171455001805 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Central Middle School shrank from 619 students in 2022-23 to 582 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 41.6 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 171455001805 · Evergreen Park, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
560 enr · 13.7:1 · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Northeast Elem School (329 students)
Central Middle School shrank from 619 students in 2022-23 to 582 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE added 41.6 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Central Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Central Middle School
560 students
- Northeast Elem
Northeast Elem School
329 students
- Southeast Elem
Southeast Elem School
303 students
- Southwest Elem
Southwest Elem School
301 students
- Northwest Scho
Northwest School
242 students
What this shows Central Middle School reports 560 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Middle School compares
Central Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 2% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 560 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
560
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Illinois - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.7%
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
$18,637
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
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
32
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 34.3%
White 32.0%
African American 27.5%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 34.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, Central Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Evergreen Park Esd 124 reports $18,637 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southeast Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southwest Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwest School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~560 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Middle School
How many students attend Central Middle School?
Central Middle School has 560 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Evergreen Park, IL. CCD year-over-year: 619 (2022-23) → 582 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Middle School is 13.7:1, which is 2% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Central Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 34.3% of enrollment, in Evergreen Park, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Middle School?
Central Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central Middle School rank among public schools in Evergreen Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Middle School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Evergreen 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 Evergreen Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Evergreen Park Esd 124?
Besides Central Middle School, Evergreen Park Esd 124 also operates Northeast Elem School (329 students), Southeast Elem School (303 students), and Southwest Elem School (301 students). See the Evergreen Park Esd 124 district page for the complete list.