Enrollment
663
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Highland Park, IL
Edgewood Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Edgewood Middle 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 170011902186
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edgewood Middle School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Illinois schools.
- #8 of 10
- public schools in Highland Park · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 663
- students enrolled
Edgewood Middle School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edgewood Middle School ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Highland Park, IL.
School address
District: North Shore Sd 112 · Illinois
NCES ID 170011902186 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edgewood Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Edgewood Middle School
Edgewood Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Highland Park, Illinois, enrolling 663 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 663 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 (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding North Shore Sd 112 spends $24,027 per pupil, 41% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Highland Park's middle schools, it stands alongside Northwood Middle School (540 students): Edgewood Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (11.2:1 vs 10.8:1).
North Shore Sd 112 also operates Northwood Middle School (540 students) and Oak Terrace Elem School (494 students) alongside Edgewood 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 Edgewood Middle School compares
Edgewood 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 20% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 663 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
663
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 20% in Illinois - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$24,027
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 81.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 4.1%
African American 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.1, Edgewood Middle School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Shore Sd 112, which includes Edgewood Middle School.
$24,027
Per student
+41%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.0%
State 22.6%
Federal 5.4%
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 Edgewood Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwood Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Terrace Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Trail Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wayne Thomas Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sherwood Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edgewood Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
Similar middle schools in Highland Park
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~663 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Edgewood Middle School
How many students attend Edgewood Middle School?
Edgewood Middle School has 663 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Highland Park, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edgewood Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edgewood Middle School is 11.2:1, which is 20% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 29% 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 Edgewood Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Edgewood Middle School is White at 81.9% of enrollment, in Highland Park, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edgewood Middle School?
Edgewood Middle 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 Edgewood Middle School rank among public schools in Highland Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Edgewood Middle School ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Highland 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 Highland Park on the city page.
Is Edgewood Middle School a good school?
Edgewood Middle School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% 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 North Shore Sd 112?
Besides Edgewood Middle School, North Shore Sd 112 also operates Northwood Middle School (540 students), Oak Terrace Elem School (494 students), and Indian Trail Elem School (472 students). See the North Shore Sd 112 district page for the complete list.
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