Enrollment
701
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 172280002529
Highland Middle School — Libertyville, IL
Federal NCES profile for Highland Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 49/100.
👥 Class size 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Libertyville Sd 70 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
66.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Highland Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Highland Middle School reports 701 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 66.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 22% below the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 28% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 701 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 12.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Libertyville Sd 70 spends $23,165 per pupil district-wide, above the Illinois average of $20,099 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 73.8% from local sources (property taxes), 22.2% from the state, and 4.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Highland Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 701 | top 86% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
— 22% below state mean
Top 21% in Illinois — lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
12.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$23,165
per pupil, district-wide
— above Illinois avg of $20,099
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 701 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 701 Top 86% in Illinois — larger than 14% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 66.0
Students per teacher 11.4:1 -22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 172280002529
Student demographics
White 77.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 5.0%
African American 2.0%
Largest group: White at 77.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 701:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 12.0%
In-school suspensions 11
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Libertyville Sd 70, which includes Highland Middle School.
$23,165
Per student
+15%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
+19%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 73.8%
State 22.2%
Federal 4.0%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Highland Middle School
How many students attend Highland Middle School?
Highland Middle School has 701 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Libertyville, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Middle School is 11.4:1, which is 22% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Highland Middle School is White at 77.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Libertyville, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Middle School?
Highland Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.