Enrollment
770
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 43
🌟 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
- 14.2:1
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John Deere Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at John Deere Middle School
John Deere Middle School is a large middle school in Moline, Illinois, enrolling 770 students.
At 14.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 770 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (39%) and Hispanic or Latino (38%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 385 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 250 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 770 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Moline's middle schools, it stands alongside Woodrow Wilson Middle School (860 students): John Deere Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.2:1 vs 15.1:1).
Moline-Coal Valley Cusd 40 also operates Moline Sr High School (2,195 students) and Woodrow Wilson Middle School (860 students) alongside John Deere 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 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 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
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 57% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 59% in Illinois - lower ratio than 41% 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
$14,802
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
Enrollment 770 Top 11% in Illinois - larger than 89% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 53.0
Students per teacher 14.2:1 +1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 172640002818
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 & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 385:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 37.7%
In-school suspensions 144
Out-of-school suspensions 106
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Moline-Coal Valley Cusd 40, which includes John Deere Middle School.
$14,802
Per student
-13%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.6%
State 38.4%
Federal 12.0%
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.
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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln-Irving Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar 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
- 2,195
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar middle schools in Moline
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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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 14.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% 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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is John Deere Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.