- Enrollment
- 1,420
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dunlap, IL
Dunlap Valley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Dunlap Valley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 171270006009
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dunlap Valley Middle School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Dunlap · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 546
- students enrolled
Dunlap Valley Middle School has class sizes larger than 76% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dunlap Valley Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Dunlap, IL.
School address
District: Dunlap Cusd 323 · Illinois
NCES ID 171270006009 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Dunlap Valley Middle School held near 584 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 37.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 171270006009 · Dunlap, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
546 enr · 15.6:1 · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Dunlap High School (1,420 students)
Dunlap Valley Middle School held near 584 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 37.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Dunlap Valley Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dunlap High Sc
Dunlap High School
1,420 students
- Hickory Grove
Hickory Grove Elementary School
865 students
- This school 546
Dunlap Valley Middle School
546 students
- Dunlap Middle 541
Dunlap Middle School
541 students
- Ridgeview Elem 433
Ridgeview Elementary School
433 students
- Wilder-Waite G 404
Wilder-Waite Grade School
404 students
What this shows Dunlap Valley Middle School reports 546 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dunlap Valley Middle School compares
Dunlap Valley Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 546 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
546
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Illinois - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.5%
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
$12,919
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.2%
Asian 17.9%
African American 11.9%
Two or More 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Largest group: White at 59.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, Dunlap Valley Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dunlap Cusd 323 reports $12,919 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dunlap Valley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunlap High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hickory Grove Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dunlap Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridgeview Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilder-Waite Grade School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dunlap Valley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Dunlap
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~546 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Dunlap Valley Middle School
How many students attend Dunlap Valley Middle School?
Dunlap Valley Middle School has 546 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dunlap, IL. CCD year-over-year: 564 (2022-23) → 584 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dunlap Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dunlap Valley Middle School is 15.6:1, 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 Dunlap Valley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Dunlap Valley Middle School is White at 59.2% of enrollment, in Dunlap, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dunlap Valley Middle School?
Dunlap Valley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Dunlap Valley Middle School rank among public schools in Dunlap?
By Resource Investment Index, Dunlap Valley Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Dunlap, 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 Dunlap on the city page.
What other schools are in Dunlap Cusd 323?
Besides Dunlap Valley Middle School, Dunlap Cusd 323 also operates Dunlap High School (1,420 students), Hickory Grove Elementary School (865 students), and Dunlap Middle School (541 students). See the Dunlap Cusd 323 district page for the complete list.