Enrollment
183
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Green Valley, IL
Midwest Central Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Midwest Central Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 174396201455
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Midwest Central Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Illinois schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 183
- students enrolled
Midwest Central Middle School has class sizes larger than 72% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Midwest Central Cusd 191 · Illinois
NCES ID 174396201455 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Midwest Central Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Midwest Central Middle School
Midwest Central Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Green Valley, Illinois, enrolling 183 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 183 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 11/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 183 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Midwest Central Cusd 191 spends $13,457 per pupil, 21% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Midwest Central Cusd 191 also operates Midwest Central Primary School (430 students) and Midwest Central High School (235 students) alongside Midwest Central 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 Midwest Central Middle School compares
Midwest Central 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 183 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
183
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 72% in Illinois - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.7%
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
$13,457
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 183 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.8 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 94.5%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Largest group: White at 94.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.6, Midwest Central Middle School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Midwest Central Cusd 191, which includes Midwest Central Middle School.
$13,457
Per student
-21%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.4%
State 44.4%
Federal 21.2%
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 Midwest Central Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest Central Primary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Midwest Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Midwest Central Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~183 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Midwest Central Middle School
How many students attend Midwest Central Middle School?
Midwest Central Middle School has 183 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Green Valley, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Midwest Central Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Midwest Central Middle School is 15.3:1, which is 9% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Midwest Central Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Midwest Central Middle School is White at 94.5% of enrollment, in Green Valley, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Midwest Central Middle School?
Midwest Central Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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).
Is Midwest Central Middle School a good school?
Midwest Central Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Illinois schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools. 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 Midwest Central Cusd 191?
Besides Midwest Central Middle School, Midwest Central Cusd 191 also operates Midwest Central Primary School (430 students) and Midwest Central High School (235 students). See the Midwest Central Cusd 191 district page for the complete list.
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