- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-80 students YoY
Edgewood Middle School shrank from 739 students in 2022-23 to 659 in 2023-24 (-10.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 59.4 → 58.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-80 students YoY 170011902186 · Highland Park, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
663 enr · 11.2:1 · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwood Middle School (540 students)
Edgewood Middle School shrank from 739 students in 2022-23 to 659 in 2023-24 (-10.8%). Teacher FTE lost 59.4 → 58.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Edgewood Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Edgewood Middle School
663 students
- Northwood Midd
Northwood Middle School
540 students
- Oak Terrace El
Oak Terrace Elem School
494 students
- Indian Trail E
Indian Trail Elem School
472 students
- Wayne Thomas E
Wayne Thomas Elem School
449 students
- Sherwood Elem
Sherwood Elem School
342 students
What this shows Edgewood Middle School reports 663 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edgewood Middle School compares
Edgewood 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 | 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 methodology
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
$24,799
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
District finance for North Shore Sd 112 reports $24,799 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~663 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 739 (2022-23) → 659 (2023-24), down 80.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.