Enrollment
309
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Metropolis, IL
Massac Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Massac Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 172500002708
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Massac Jr High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Metropolis · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 309
- students enrolled
Massac Jr High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Massac Jr High School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Metropolis, IL.
School address
District: Massac Ud 1 · Illinois
NCES ID 172500002708 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Massac Jr High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Massac Jr High School
Massac Jr High School is a mid-sized middle school in Metropolis, Illinois, enrolling 309 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 309 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and African American (7%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 309 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Massac Ud 1 also operates Massac County High School (512 students) and Metropolis Elem School (457 students) alongside Massac Jr 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 Massac Jr High School compares
Massac Jr 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 309 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
309
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Illinois - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.7%
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
$15,640
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 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 79.9%
African American 6.8%
Two or More 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 79.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.9, Massac Jr High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Massac Ud 1, which includes Massac Jr High School.
$15,640
Per student
-8%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.8%
State 54.7%
Federal 17.4%
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 Massac Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massac County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Metropolis Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brookport Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Unity Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Massac Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 155
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 151
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 128
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~309 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Massac Jr High School
How many students attend Massac Jr High School?
Massac Jr High School has 309 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Metropolis, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Massac Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Massac Jr High School is 14.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Massac Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Massac Jr High School is White at 79.9% of enrollment, in Metropolis, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Massac Jr High School?
Massac Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Massac Jr High School rank among public schools in Metropolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Massac Jr High School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Metropolis, 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 Metropolis on the city page.
Is Massac Jr High School a good school?
Massac Jr High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 Massac Ud 1?
Besides Massac Jr High School, Massac Ud 1 also operates Massac County High School (512 students), Metropolis Elem School (457 students), and Franklin Elem School (155 students). See the Massac Ud 1 district page for the complete list.
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