Enrollment
1,215
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 46
🌟 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
- 13.4:1
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
89.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marlowe Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marlowe Middle School
Marlowe Middle School is a large middle school in Lake in the Hills, Illinois, enrolling 1,215 students.
At 13.4:1, 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.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,215 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 405 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Huntley Comm Sch Dist 158 also operates Huntley High School (2,804 students) and Leggee Elementary School (877 students) alongside Marlowe 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 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 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
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 65% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 47% in Illinois - lower ratio than 53% 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
$16,048
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
Enrollment 1,215 Top 5% in Illinois - larger than 95% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 89.0
Students per teacher 13.4:1 -4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 171983005641
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 & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 405:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 18.5%
In-school suspensions 12
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Huntley Comm Sch Dist 158, which includes Marlowe Middle School.
$16,048
Per student
-6%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.0%
State 40.2%
Federal 4.8%
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 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
- 2,804
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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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 13.4:1, which is 4% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 15% 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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Marlowe Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.