- Enrollment
- 4,186
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Waukegan, IL
John R Lewis Middle School
Federal NCES profile for John R Lewis 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 174125004138
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John R Lewis Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 5
- middle schools in Waukegan · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 721
- students enrolled
John R Lewis Middle School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John R Lewis Middle School ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Waukegan, IL.
School address
District: Waukegan Cusd 60 · Illinois
NCES ID 174125004138 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 174125004138 · Waukegan, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
721 enr · 11.4:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Waukegan High School (4,186 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 5 middle schools in Waukegan. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
John R Lewis Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waukegan High
Waukegan High School
4,186 students
- This school 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
- Carman-Buckner 509
Carman-Buckner Elem School
509 students
What this shows John R Lewis Middle School reports 721 students on the CCD universe file.
How John R Lewis Middle School compares
John R Lewis 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 19% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 721 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
721
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 22% in Illinois - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.5%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 240 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 96 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.9%
African American 14.0%
White 3.6%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.6, John R Lewis Middle School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waukegan Cusd 60, which includes John R Lewis Middle School.
$21,843
Per student
+20%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+24%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 24.4%
State 63.4%
Federal 12.2%
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 R Lewis 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 |
| Miguel Juarez Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert E Abbott Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glenwood Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carman-Buckner Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John R Lewis Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar middle schools in Waukegan
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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
Jack Benny Middle School
Standard public school
475 students 14:1 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 (~721 students)
Frequently asked questions about John R Lewis Middle School
How many students attend John R Lewis Middle School?
John R Lewis Middle School has 721 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Waukegan, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John R Lewis Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at John R Lewis Middle School is 11.4:1, which is 19% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 27% 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 John R Lewis Middle School?
The largest demographic group at John R Lewis Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 78.9% of enrollment, in Waukegan, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John R Lewis Middle School?
John R Lewis 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 John R Lewis Middle School rank among middle schools in Waukegan?
By Resource Investment Index, John R Lewis 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 John R Lewis Middle School, Waukegan Cusd 60 also operates Waukegan High School (4,186 students), Miguel Juarez Middle School (651 students), and Robert E Abbott Middle School (585 students). See the Waukegan Cusd 60 district page for the complete list.
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