Enrollment
479
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Macomb, IL
Macomb Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Macomb Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 172392001701
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Macomb Junior High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Macomb · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 479
- students enrolled
Macomb Junior High School has class sizes larger than 97% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Macomb Junior High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Macomb, IL.
School address
District: Macomb Cusd 185 · Illinois
NCES ID 172392001701 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Macomb Junior High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Macomb Junior High School
Macomb Junior High School is a mid-sized middle school in Macomb, Illinois, enrolling 479 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.8:1 is larger than about 97% of Illinois schools and 49% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 479 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 (70%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 48/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Macomb Cusd 185 also operates Macomb Senior High School (660 students) and Lincoln Elem School (412 students) alongside Macomb Junior High 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 Macomb Junior High School compares
Macomb Junior High 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 | 20.8:1 | ▲ 49% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 479 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
479
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 49% above state mean
Top 97% in Illinois - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
26.3%
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
$15,762
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.0 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 69.9%
African American 14.2%
Two or More 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 69.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.2, Macomb Junior High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Macomb Cusd 185, which includes Macomb Junior High School.
$15,762
Per student
-8%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.0%
State 32.8%
Federal 16.1%
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 Macomb Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macomb Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edison Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Macarthur Early Childhood Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Macomb Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 127
- Students per teacher
- 31.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~479 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Macomb Junior High School
How many students attend Macomb Junior High School?
Macomb Junior High School has 479 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Macomb, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Macomb Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Macomb Junior High School is 20.8:1, which is 49% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Macomb Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Macomb Junior High School is White at 69.9% of enrollment, in Macomb, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Macomb Junior High School?
Macomb Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Macomb Junior High School rank among public schools in Macomb?
By Resource Investment Index, Macomb Junior High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Macomb, 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 Macomb on the city page.
Is Macomb Junior High School a good school?
Macomb Junior High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of 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 Macomb Cusd 185?
Besides Macomb Junior High School, Macomb Cusd 185 also operates Macomb Senior High School (660 students), Lincoln Elem School (412 students), and Edison Elementary School (397 students). See the Macomb Cusd 185 district page for the complete list.
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