Enrollment
1,111
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Niles, IL
Gemini Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Gemini Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 171314001552
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gemini Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Niles · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 1,111
- students enrolled
Gemini Middle School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gemini Middle School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Niles, IL.
School address
District: East Maine Sd 63 · Illinois
NCES ID 171314001552 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
90.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gemini Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gemini Middle School
Gemini Middle School is a large middle school in Niles, Illinois, enrolling 1,111 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,111 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (32%) and Asian (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Niles's middle schools, it stands alongside Emerson Middle School (890 students): Gemini Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.9:1 vs 12.4:1).
East Maine Sd 63 also operates Apollo Elem School (536 students) and Mark Twain Elem School (489 students) alongside Gemini 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 Gemini Middle School compares
Gemini 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 15% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,111 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,111
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 26% in Illinois - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.5%
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
$18,758
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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
16
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,111 Top 6% in Illinois - larger than 94% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 90.0
Students per teacher 11.9:1 -15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 171314001552
Student demographics
White 31.8%
Asian 27.7%
Hispanic or Latino 23.9%
Two or More 10.5%
African American 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 31.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.1, Gemini Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 25.5%
In-school suspensions 16
Out-of-school suspensions 14
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Maine Sd 63, which includes Gemini Middle School.
$18,758
Per student
+10%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.1%
State 31.5%
Federal 9.4%
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 Gemini Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apollo Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mark Twain Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| V H Nelson Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Melzer School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gemini Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools in Niles
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Gemini Middle School
How many students attend Gemini Middle School?
Gemini Middle School has 1,111 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Niles, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gemini Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gemini Middle School is 11.9:1, which is 15% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 24% 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 Gemini Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Gemini Middle School is White at 31.8% of enrollment, in Niles, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gemini Middle School?
Gemini Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Gemini Middle School rank among public schools in Niles?
By Resource Investment Index, Gemini Middle School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Niles, 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 Niles on the city page.
Is Gemini Middle School a good school?
Gemini Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 East Maine Sd 63?
Besides Gemini Middle School, East Maine Sd 63 also operates Apollo Elem School (536 students), Mark Twain Elem School (489 students), and V H Nelson Elem School (479 students). See the East Maine Sd 63 district page for the complete list.