- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Big Rock, IL
Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch
Federal NCES profile for Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 171926002211
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 216
- students enrolled
Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Hinckley Big Rock Cusd 429 · Illinois
NCES ID 171926002211 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch held near 149 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.2 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 171926002211 · Big Rock, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
216 enr · 13.5:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Hinckley-Big Rock Elem Sch (297 students)
Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch held near 149 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.2 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hinckley-Big R
Hinckley-Big Rock Elem Sch
297 students
- Hinckley-Big R
Hinckley-Big Rock High School
217 students
- This school
Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch
216 students
What this shows Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch reports 216 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch compares
Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 216 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
216
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Illinois - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,141
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 85.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.4, Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Hinckley Big Rock Cusd 429 reports $19,141 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hinckley-Big Rock Elem Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hinckley-Big Rock High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~216 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch
How many students attend Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch?
Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch has 216 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Big Rock, IL. CCD year-over-year: 152 (2022-23) → 149 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch is 13.5:1, which is 4% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 14% 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 Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch?
The largest demographic group at Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch is White at 85.2% of enrollment, in Big Rock, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch?
Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Hinckley Big Rock Cusd 429?
Besides Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch, Hinckley Big Rock Cusd 429 also operates Hinckley-Big Rock Elem Sch (297 students) and Hinckley-Big Rock High School (217 students). See the Hinckley Big Rock Cusd 429 district page for the complete list.