Enrollment
755
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hinsdale, IL
Hinsdale Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hinsdale Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 171929002215
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hinsdale Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Hinsdale · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 755
- students enrolled
Hinsdale Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hinsdale Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Hinsdale, IL.
School address
District: Hinsdale Ccsd 181 · Illinois
NCES ID 171929002215 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hinsdale Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hinsdale Middle School
Hinsdale Middle School is a large middle school in Hinsdale, Illinois, enrolling 755 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 755 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Asian (22%) (diversity index 55/100).
11.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Hinsdale Ccsd 181 spends $22,486 per pupil, 32% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Hinsdale Ccsd 181 also operates Clarendon Hills Middle School (448 students) and Oak Elem School (446 students) alongside Hinsdale 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 Hinsdale Middle School compares
Hinsdale 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 755 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
755
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 31% in Illinois - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$22,486
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 62.1%
Asian 22.3%
Two or More 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 62.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Hinsdale Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hinsdale Ccsd 181, which includes Hinsdale Middle School.
$22,486
Per student
+32%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.6%
State 22.6%
Federal 2.8%
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 Hinsdale Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarendon Hills Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| The Lane Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monroe Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hinsdale Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~755 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hinsdale Middle School
How many students attend Hinsdale Middle School?
Hinsdale Middle School has 755 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hinsdale, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hinsdale Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hinsdale Middle School is 12.2:1, which is 13% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 22% 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 Hinsdale Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hinsdale Middle School is White at 62.1% of enrollment, in Hinsdale, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hinsdale Middle School?
Hinsdale Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Hinsdale Middle School rank among public schools in Hinsdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Hinsdale Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Hinsdale, 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 Hinsdale on the city page.
Is Hinsdale Middle School a good school?
Hinsdale Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 Hinsdale Ccsd 181?
Besides Hinsdale Middle School, Hinsdale Ccsd 181 also operates Clarendon Hills Middle School (448 students), Oak Elem School (446 students), and Madison Elem School (367 students). See the Hinsdale Ccsd 181 district page for the complete list.
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