Enrollment
246
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 172550002762
Medinah Middle School — Roselle, IL
Federal NCES profile for Medinah Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 56/100.
👥 Class size 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 48
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Medinah Sd 11 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Medinah Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Medinah Middle School reports 246 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 18.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 16% below the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 23% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 20.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Medinah Sd 11 spends $20,200 per pupil district-wide, above the Illinois average of $20,099 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 72.4% from local sources (property taxes), 22.6% from the state, and 5.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (C), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Medinah Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 246 | top 26% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
— 16% below state mean
Top 31% in Illinois — lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
20.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,200
per pupil, district-wide
— above Illinois avg of $20,099
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 246 Top 26% in Illinois — larger than 74% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 18.0
Students per teacher 12.3:1 -16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 172550002762
Student demographics
White 57.7%
Hispanic or Latino 27.2%
Asian 7.3%
African American 4.9%
Two or More 2.8%
Largest group: White at 57.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 20.7%
In-school suspensions 19
Out-of-school suspensions 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Medinah Sd 11, which includes Medinah Middle School.
$20,200
Per student
+1%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 72.4%
State 22.6%
Federal 5.0%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
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Frequently asked questions about Medinah Middle School
How many students attend Medinah Middle School?
Medinah Middle School has 246 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Roselle, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Medinah Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Medinah Middle School is 12.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Medinah Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Medinah Middle School is White at 57.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Roselle, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Medinah Middle School?
Medinah Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (C) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.