- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Massac Jr High School grew from 244 students in 2022-23 to 285 in 2023-24 (+16.8%).
Teacher FTE held 21.5 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+41 students YoY 172500002708 · Metropolis, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
309 enr · 14.7:1 · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Massac County High School (512 students)
Massac Jr High School grew from 244 students in 2022-23 to 285 in 2023-24 (+16.8%). Teacher FTE held 21.5 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Massac Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Massac County
Massac County High School
512 students
- Metropolis Ele
Metropolis Elem School
457 students
- This school
Massac Jr High School
309 students
- Franklin Elem 155
Franklin Elem School
155 students
- Brookport Elem 151
Brookport Elementary School
151 students
- Unity Elem Sch 128
Unity Elem School
128 students
What this shows Massac Jr High School reports 309 students on the CCD universe file.
How Massac Jr High School compares
Massac Jr 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,174
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
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.
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
District finance for Massac Ud 1 reports $16,174 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~309 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 244 (2022-23) → 285 (2023-24), up 41.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.