- Enrollment
- 2,804
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lake in the Hills, IL
Marlowe Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Marlowe Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 171983005641
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marlowe Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Lake in the Hills · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 1,215
- students enrolled
Marlowe Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marlowe Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Lake in the Hills, IL.
School address
District: Huntley Comm Sch Dist 158 · Illinois
NCES ID 171983005641 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 171983005641 · Lake in the Hills, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,215 enr · 13.7:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Huntley High School (2,804 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 4 public schools in Lake in the Hills. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Marlowe Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Huntley High S
Huntley High School
2,804 students
- This school
Marlowe Middle School
1,215 students
- Leggee Element 877
Leggee Elementary School
877 students
- Martin Element 776
Martin Elementary School
776 students
- Heineman Middl 724
Heineman Middle School
724 students
- Chesak Element 643
Chesak Elementary School
643 students
What this shows Marlowe Middle School reports 1,215 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marlowe Middle School compares
Marlowe 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 2% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,215 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,215
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Illinois - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,577
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 405 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
Asian 7.2%
African American 4.4%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, Marlowe Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Huntley Comm Sch Dist 158, which includes Marlowe Middle School.
$17,577
Per student
-3%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
0%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 55.0%
State 40.2%
Federal 4.8%
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 Marlowe Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntley High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leggee Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Martin Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heineman Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chesak Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marlowe Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~1,215 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marlowe Middle School
How many students attend Marlowe Middle School?
Marlowe Middle School has 1,215 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lake in the Hills, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marlowe Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marlowe Middle School is 13.7:1, which is 2% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 13% 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 Marlowe Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Marlowe Middle School is White at 68.0% of enrollment, in Lake in the Hills, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marlowe Middle School?
Marlowe Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Marlowe Middle School rank among public schools in Lake in the Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Marlowe Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Lake in the Hills, 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 Lake in the Hills on the city page.
What other schools are in Huntley Comm Sch Dist 158?
Besides Marlowe Middle School, Huntley Comm Sch Dist 158 also operates Huntley High School (2,804 students), Leggee Elementary School (877 students), and Martin Elementary School (776 students). See the Huntley Comm Sch Dist 158 district page for the complete list.
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