- Enrollment
- 1,635
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Geneva, IL
Geneva Middle Sch South
Federal NCES profile for Geneva Middle Sch South, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 171638001953
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Geneva Middle Sch South earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Illinois schools.
- #7 of 10
- public schools in Geneva · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 613
- students enrolled
Geneva Middle Sch South has class sizes smaller than 74% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Geneva Middle Sch South ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Geneva, IL.
School address
District: Geneva Cusd 304 · Illinois
NCES ID 171638001953 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 171638001953 · Geneva, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
613 enr · 11.8:1 · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Geneva Community High School (1,635 students)
Resource Investment Index #7 of 10 public schools in Geneva. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Geneva Middle Sch South in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Geneva Communi
Geneva Community High School
1,635 students
- Geneva Middle 623
Geneva Middle Sch North
623 students
- This school 613
Geneva Middle Sch South
613 students
- Williamsburg E 439
Williamsburg Elem School
439 students
- Harrison Stree 409
Harrison Street Elem School
409 students
- Mill Creek Sch 354
Mill Creek School
354 students
What this shows Geneva Middle Sch South reports 613 students on the CCD universe file.
How Geneva Middle Sch South compares
Geneva Middle Sch South on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 16% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 613 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
613
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% 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
7.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$20,336
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 1.8%
African American 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.6, Geneva Middle Sch South is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Geneva Cusd 304, which includes Geneva Middle Sch South.
$20,336
Per student
+12%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 72.8%
State 22.2%
Federal 5.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Geneva Middle Sch South Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva Community High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Geneva Middle Sch North | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Williamsburg Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harrison Street Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mill Creek School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Geneva Middle Sch South's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
Similar middle schools in Geneva
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 (~613 students)
Frequently asked questions about Geneva Middle Sch South
How many students attend Geneva Middle Sch South?
Geneva Middle Sch South has 613 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Geneva, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Geneva Middle Sch South?
The student-teacher ratio at Geneva Middle Sch South is 11.8:1, which is 16% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 25% 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 Geneva Middle Sch South?
The largest demographic group at Geneva Middle Sch South is White at 80.4% of enrollment, in Geneva, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Geneva Middle Sch South?
Geneva Middle Sch South has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Geneva Middle Sch South rank among public schools in Geneva?
By Resource Investment Index, Geneva Middle Sch South ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Geneva, 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 Geneva on the city page.
What other schools are in Geneva Cusd 304?
Besides Geneva Middle Sch South, Geneva Cusd 304 also operates Geneva Community High School (1,635 students), Geneva Middle Sch North (623 students), and Williamsburg Elem School (439 students). See the Geneva Cusd 304 district page for the complete list.
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