- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+155 students YoY
Macomb Junior High School grew from 308 students in 2022-23 to 463 in 2023-24 (+50.3%).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+155 students YoY 172392001701 · Macomb, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
479 enr · 20.8:1 · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Macomb Senior High School (660 students)
Macomb Junior High School grew from 308 students in 2022-23 to 463 in 2023-24 (+50.3%). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Macomb Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Macomb Senior
Macomb Senior High School
660 students
- This school
Macomb Junior High School
479 students
- Lincoln Elem S
Lincoln Elem School
412 students
- Edison Element
Edison Elementary School
397 students
- Macarthur Earl 127
Macarthur Early Childhood Center
127 students
What this shows Macomb Junior High School reports 479 students on the CCD universe file.
How Macomb Junior High School compares
Macomb Junior High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,653
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
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.
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
District finance for Macomb Cusd 185 reports $16,653 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~479 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 308 (2022-23) → 463 (2023-24), up 155.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.