- Enrollment
- 4,186
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Waukegan, IL
Miguel Juarez Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Miguel Juarez Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 174125001753
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Miguel Juarez Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #4 of 5
- middle schools in Waukegan · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 651
- students enrolled
Miguel Juarez Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Miguel Juarez Middle School ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Waukegan, IL.
School address
District: Waukegan Cusd 60 · Illinois
NCES ID 174125001753 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 174125001753 · Waukegan, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
651 enr · 14.2:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Waukegan High School (4,186 students)
Resource Investment Index #4 of 5 middle schools in Waukegan. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Miguel Juarez Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waukegan High
Waukegan High School
4,186 students
- John R Lewis M 721
John R Lewis Middle School
721 students
- This school 651
Miguel Juarez Middle School
651 students
- Robert E Abbot 585
Robert E Abbott Middle School
585 students
- Glenwood Eleme 577
Glenwood Elementary School
577 students
- Carman-Buckner 509
Carman-Buckner Elem School
509 students
What this shows Miguel Juarez Middle School reports 651 students on the CCD universe file.
How Miguel Juarez Middle School compares
Miguel Juarez 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 651 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
651
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Illinois - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.9%
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
$21,843
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 217 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.4%
African American 10.1%
White 2.2%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.3, Miguel Juarez Middle School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waukegan Cusd 60, which includes Miguel Juarez Middle School.
$21,843
Per student
+20%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+24%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 24.4%
State 63.4%
Federal 12.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Miguel Juarez Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waukegan High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| John R Lewis Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert E Abbott Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glenwood Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carman-Buckner Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Miguel Juarez Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar middle schools in Waukegan
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
John R Lewis Middle School
Standard public school
721 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Robert E Abbott Middle School
Standard public school
585 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Edith M Smith Middle School
Standard public school
493 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
Jack Benny Middle School
Standard public school
475 students 14:1 students per teacher
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 (~651 students)
Frequently asked questions about Miguel Juarez Middle School
How many students attend Miguel Juarez Middle School?
Miguel Juarez Middle School has 651 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Waukegan, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Miguel Juarez Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Miguel Juarez Middle School is 14.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Miguel Juarez Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Miguel Juarez Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 83.4% of enrollment, in Waukegan, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Miguel Juarez Middle School?
Miguel Juarez Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Miguel Juarez Middle School rank among middle schools in Waukegan?
By Resource Investment Index, Miguel Juarez Middle School ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Waukegan, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Waukegan on the city page.
What other schools are in Waukegan Cusd 60?
Besides Miguel Juarez Middle School, Waukegan Cusd 60 also operates Waukegan High School (4,186 students), John R Lewis Middle School (721 students), and Robert E Abbott Middle School (585 students). See the Waukegan Cusd 60 district page for the complete list.
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