- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Herrin, IL
Herrin Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Herrin Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 171881005511
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Herrin Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Herrin · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 513
- students enrolled
Herrin Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Herrin Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Herrin, IL.
School address
District: Herrin Cusd 4 · Illinois
NCES ID 171881005511 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Herrin Middle School held near 510 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.1 → 42.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 171881005511 · Herrin, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
513 enr · 13.2:1 · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Herrin C U S D 4 Elem School (712 students)
Herrin Middle School held near 510 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.1 → 42.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Herrin Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Herrin C U S D
Herrin C U S D 4 Elem School
712 students
- Herrin High Sc
Herrin High School
662 students
- This school
Herrin Middle School
513 students
- North Side Pri
North Side Primary Center
433 students
What this shows Herrin Middle School reports 513 students on the CCD universe file.
How Herrin Middle School compares
Herrin Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 513 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
513
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Illinois - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.0%
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
$12,991
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 513 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
117
in-school suspensions + 105 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.2%
Two or More 11.5%
African American 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.1, Herrin Middle School is about as mixed as the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Herrin Cusd 4 reports $12,991 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Herrin Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herrin C U S D 4 Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Herrin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Side Primary Center | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Herrin Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~513 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Herrin Middle School
How many students attend Herrin Middle School?
Herrin Middle School has 513 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Herrin, IL. CCD year-over-year: 507 (2022-23) → 510 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herrin Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Herrin Middle School is 13.2:1, which is 6% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 16% 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 Herrin Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Herrin Middle School is White at 78.2% of enrollment, in Herrin, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Herrin Middle School?
Herrin Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Herrin Middle School rank among public schools in Herrin?
By Resource Investment Index, Herrin Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Herrin, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Herrin Cusd 4?
Besides Herrin Middle School, Herrin Cusd 4 also operates Herrin C U S D 4 Elem School (712 students), Herrin High School (662 students), and North Side Primary Center (433 students). See the Herrin Cusd 4 district page for the complete list.