Enrollment
692
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mundelein, IL
Fremont Jr High/Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Fremont Jr High/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 171593005958
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fremont Jr High/Middle School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Mundelein · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 692
- students enrolled
Fremont Jr High/Middle School has class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fremont Jr High/Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Mundelein, IL.
School address
District: Fremont Sd 79 · Illinois
NCES ID 171593005958 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fremont Jr High/Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fremont Jr High/Middle School
Fremont Jr High/Middle School is a large middle school in Mundelein, Illinois, enrolling 692 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 692 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 52/100).
16.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Fremont Sd 79 spends $12,745 per pupil, 25% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Mundelein's middle schools, it stands alongside Carl Sandburg Middle School (529 students): Fremont Jr High/Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15:1 vs 12:1).
Fremont Sd 79 also operates Fremont Elem School (743 students) and Fremont Intermediate School (651 students) alongside Fremont Jr High/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 Fremont Jr High/Middle School compares
Fremont Jr High/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 | 15:1 | ▲ 7% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 692 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
692
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Illinois - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,745
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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
15
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 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 66.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%
Asian 10.1%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 66.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.0, Fremont Jr High/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 Fremont Sd 79, which includes Fremont Jr High/Middle School.
$12,745
Per student
-25%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 89.3%
State 7.0%
Federal 3.7%
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 Fremont Jr High/Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fremont Intermediate School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fremont Jr High/Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar middle schools in Mundelein
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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Frequently asked questions about Fremont Jr High/Middle School
How many students attend Fremont Jr High/Middle School?
Fremont Jr High/Middle School has 692 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mundelein, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fremont Jr High/Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fremont Jr High/Middle School is 15:1, which is 7% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fremont Jr High/Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Fremont Jr High/Middle School is White at 66.3% of enrollment, in Mundelein, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fremont Jr High/Middle School?
Fremont Jr High/Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Fremont Jr High/Middle School rank among middle schools in Mundelein?
By Resource Investment Index, Fremont Jr High/Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Mundelein, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Mundelein on the city page.
Is Fremont Jr High/Middle School a good school?
Fremont Jr High/Middle School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% 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 Fremont Sd 79?
Besides Fremont Jr High/Middle School, Fremont Sd 79 also operates Fremont Elem School (743 students) and Fremont Intermediate School (651 students). See the Fremont Sd 79 district page for the complete list.
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