- Enrollment
- 2,195
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Moline, IL
John Deere Middle School
Federal NCES profile for John Deere Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 172640002818
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Deere Middle School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #10 of 13
- public schools in Moline · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 770
- students enrolled
John Deere Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Deere Middle School ranks #10 of 13 public schools in Moline, IL.
School address
District: Moline-Coal Valley Cusd 40 · Illinois
NCES ID 172640002818 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 172640002818 · Moline, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
770 enr · 14.5:1 · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Moline Sr High School (2,195 students)
Resource Investment Index #10 of 13 public schools in Moline. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
John Deere Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Moline Sr High
Moline Sr High School
2,195 students
- Woodrow Wilson 860
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
860 students
- This school 770
John Deere Middle School
770 students
- Hamilton Elem 560
Hamilton Elem School
560 students
- Roosevelt Elem 384
Roosevelt Elem School
384 students
- Lincoln-Irving 382
Lincoln-Irving Elem School
382 students
What this shows John Deere Middle School reports 770 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Deere Middle School compares
John Deere 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 770 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
770
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Illinois - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.7%
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
$15,998
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 385 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
144
in-school suspensions + 106 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.1%
Hispanic or Latino 38.1%
African American 11.7%
Two or More 9.5%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: White at 39.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, John Deere Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Moline-Coal Valley Cusd 40, which includes John Deere Middle School.
$15,998
Per student
-12%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 49.6%
State 38.4%
Federal 12.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How John Deere Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moline Sr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln-Irving Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Deere Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar middle schools in Moline
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~770 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Deere Middle School
How many students attend John Deere Middle School?
John Deere Middle School has 770 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Moline, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Deere Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Deere Middle School is 14.5:1, which is 4% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Deere Middle School?
The largest demographic group at John Deere Middle School is White at 39.1% of enrollment, in Moline, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Deere Middle School?
John Deere Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 John Deere Middle School rank among public schools in Moline?
By Resource Investment Index, John Deere Middle School ranks #10 of 13 public schools in Moline, 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 Moline on the city page.
What other schools are in Moline-Coal Valley Cusd 40?
Besides John Deere Middle School, Moline-Coal Valley Cusd 40 also operates Moline Sr High School (2,195 students), Woodrow Wilson Middle School (860 students), and Hamilton Elem School (560 students). See the Moline-Coal Valley Cusd 40 district page for the complete list.
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