- Enrollment
- 4,186
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Waukegan, IL
Jack Benny Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Jack Benny Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 174125004131
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jack Benny Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 5
- middle schools in Waukegan · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 475
- students enrolled
Jack Benny Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jack Benny Middle School ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Waukegan, IL.
School address
District: Waukegan Cusd 60 · Illinois
NCES ID 174125004131 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Jack Benny Middle School held near 506 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 174125004131 · Waukegan, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
475 enr · 14:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Waukegan High School (4,186 students)
Jack Benny Middle School held near 506 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Jack Benny Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waukegan High
Waukegan High School
4,186 students
- John R Lewis M 721
John R Lewis Middle School
721 students
- Miguel Juarez 651
Miguel Juarez Middle School
651 students
- Robert E Abbot 585
Robert E Abbott Middle School
585 students
- Glenwood Eleme 577
Glenwood Elementary School
577 students
- This school 475
Jack Benny Middle School
475 students
What this shows Jack Benny Middle School reports 475 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jack Benny Middle School compares
Jack Benny 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 0% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 475 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
475
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Illinois - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.2%
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
$21,843
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 238 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.2%
African American 9.9%
Asian 7.2%
White 4.0%
Two or More 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.7, Jack Benny Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Waukegan Cusd 60 reports $21,843 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jack Benny Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waukegan High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| John R Lewis Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Miguel Juarez Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert E Abbott Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glenwood Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jack Benny Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar middle schools in Waukegan
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
John R Lewis Middle School
Standard public school
721 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Miguel Juarez Middle School
Standard public school
651 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Robert E Abbott Middle School
Standard public school
585 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Edith M Smith Middle School
Standard public school
493 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~475 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jack Benny Middle School
How many students attend Jack Benny Middle School?
Jack Benny Middle School has 475 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Waukegan, IL. CCD year-over-year: 529 (2022-23) → 506 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jack Benny Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jack Benny Middle School is 14:1, which is 0% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jack Benny Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Jack Benny Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 75.2% of enrollment, in Waukegan, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jack Benny Middle School?
Jack Benny Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Jack Benny Middle School rank among middle schools in Waukegan?
By Resource Investment Index, Jack Benny Middle School ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Waukegan, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Waukegan on the city page.
What other schools are in Waukegan Cusd 60?
Besides Jack Benny Middle School, Waukegan Cusd 60 also operates Waukegan High School (4,186 students), John R Lewis Middle School (721 students), and Miguel Juarez Middle School (651 students). See the Waukegan Cusd 60 district page for the complete list.