- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Northlake, IL
Northlake Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Northlake Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 170600000281
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northlake Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Northlake · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 378
- students enrolled
Northlake Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northlake Middle School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Northlake, IL.
School address
District: Berkeley Sd 87 · Illinois
NCES ID 170600000281 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Northlake Middle School held near 366 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.5 → 30.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 170600000281 · Northlake, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
378 enr · 13:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson Primary School (380 students)
Northlake Middle School held near 366 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.5 → 30.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Northlake Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson Prim
Jefferson Primary School
380 students
- This school
Northlake Middle School
378 students
- Whittier Prima
Whittier Primary School
368 students
- Macarthur Midd
Macarthur Middle School
357 students
- Sunnyside Inte
Sunnyside Intermediate School
344 students
- J W Riley Inte
J W Riley Intermediate School
320 students
What this shows Northlake Middle School reports 378 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northlake Middle School compares
Northlake Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 7% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 378 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
378
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Illinois - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.6%
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
$19,832
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 378 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.9%
White 2.9%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.7, Northlake Middle School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Berkeley Sd 87 reports $19,832 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northlake Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Primary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whittier Primary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Macarthur Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunnyside Intermediate School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| J W Riley Intermediate School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northlake Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~378 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northlake Middle School
How many students attend Northlake Middle School?
Northlake Middle School has 378 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Northlake, IL. CCD year-over-year: 379 (2022-23) → 366 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northlake Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northlake Middle School is 13:1, which is 7% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northlake Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Northlake Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 93.9% of enrollment, in Northlake, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northlake Middle School?
Northlake Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Northlake Middle School rank among public schools in Northlake?
By Resource Investment Index, Northlake Middle School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Northlake, 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 Northlake on the city page.
What other schools are in Berkeley Sd 87?
Besides Northlake Middle School, Berkeley Sd 87 also operates Jefferson Primary School (380 students), Whittier Primary School (368 students), and Macarthur Middle School (357 students). See the Berkeley Sd 87 district page for the complete list.