- Enrollment
- 4,604
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Chicago, IL
Northwest Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Northwest Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 170993003567
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwest Middle School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Illinois schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #7 of 7
- middle schools in Chicago · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 532
- students enrolled
Northwest Middle School has class sizes larger than 76% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Middle School ranks #7 of 7 middle schools in Chicago, IL.
School address
District: City of Chicago Sd 299 · Illinois
NCES ID 170993003567 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Northwest Middle School grew from 486 students in 2022-23 to 518 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 34.5 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 170993003567 · Chicago, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
532 enr · 15.6:1 · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Lane Technical High School (4,604 students)
Northwest Middle School grew from 486 students in 2022-23 to 518 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE added 34.5 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Northwest Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lane Technical
Lane Technical High School
4,604 students
- Taft High Scho
Taft High School
4,487 students
- Curie Metropol
Curie Metropolitan High School
3,099 students
- Kenwood Academ
Kenwood Academy High School
2,268 students
- Young Magnet H
Young Magnet High School
2,223 students
- This school 532
Northwest Middle School
532 students
What this shows Northwest Middle School reports 532 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwest Middle School compares
Northwest Middle 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 532 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
532
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Illinois - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.7%
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
$22,699
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 532 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.7%
White 2.3%
African American 2.1%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.2, Northwest Middle School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for City of Chicago Sd 299 reports $22,699 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northwest Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Technical High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taft High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Curie Metropolitan High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kenwood Academy High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Young Magnet High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwest Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,487
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 3,099
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,268
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,223
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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Madero Middle School
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Evergreen Academy Elem School
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Learn Chtr - Middle School
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Aspira Charter - Haugan Campus
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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 (~532 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Northwest Middle School
How many students attend Northwest Middle School?
Northwest Middle School has 532 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Chicago, IL. CCD year-over-year: 486 (2022-23) → 518 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Middle School is 15.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwest Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Northwest Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 94.7% of enrollment, in Chicago, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwest Middle School?
Northwest Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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 Northwest Middle School rank among middle schools in Chicago?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Middle School ranks #7 of 7 middle schools in Chicago, 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 Chicago on the city page.
What other schools are in City of Chicago Sd 299?
Besides Northwest Middle School, City of Chicago Sd 299 also operates Lane Technical High School (4,604 students), Taft High School (4,487 students), and Curie Metropolitan High School (3,099 students). See the City of Chicago Sd 299 district page for the complete list.