- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Matteson, IL
O W Huth Middle School
Federal NCES profile for O W Huth Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 172502002721
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
O W Huth Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Matteson · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 421
- students enrolled
O W Huth Middle School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, O W Huth Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Matteson, IL.
School address
District: Matteson Esd 162 · Illinois
NCES ID 172502002721 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-61 students YoY
O W Huth Middle School shrank from 454 students in 2022-23 to 393 in 2023-24 (-13.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 32.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-61 students YoY 172502002721 · Matteson, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
421 enr · 10.3:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Arcadia Elem School (516 students)
O W Huth Middle School shrank from 454 students in 2022-23 to 393 in 2023-24 (-13.4%). Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 32.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
O W Huth Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arcadia Elem S
Arcadia Elem School
516 students
- This school
O W Huth Middle School
421 students
- Matteson Elem
Matteson Elem School
420 students
- Illinois Schoo
Illinois School
391 students
- Sauk Elem Scho
Sauk Elem School
281 students
- Indiana Elem S
Indiana Elem School
215 students
What this shows O W Huth Middle School reports 421 students on the CCD universe file.
How O W Huth Middle School compares
O W Huth Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 26% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 421 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
421
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 12% in Illinois - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.4%
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
$19,449
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 421 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 87.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 3.3%
White 1.2%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 87.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.6, O W Huth Middle School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Matteson Esd 162 reports $19,449 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How O W Huth Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Matteson Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Illinois School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sauk Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indiana Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to O W Huth Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle schools in Matteson
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~421 students)
Frequently asked questions about O W Huth Middle School
How many students attend O W Huth Middle School?
O W Huth Middle School has 421 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Matteson, IL. CCD year-over-year: 454 (2022-23) → 393 (2023-24), down 61.
What is the student-teacher ratio at O W Huth Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at O W Huth Middle School is 10.3:1, which is 26% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 34% 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 O W Huth Middle School?
The largest demographic group at O W Huth Middle School is African American at 87.6% of enrollment, in Matteson, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for O W Huth Middle School?
O W Huth Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 O W Huth Middle School rank among public schools in Matteson?
By Resource Investment Index, O W Huth Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Matteson, 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 Matteson on the city page.
What other schools are in Matteson Esd 162?
Besides O W Huth Middle School, Matteson Esd 162 also operates Arcadia Elem School (516 students), Matteson Elem School (420 students), and Illinois School (391 students). See the Matteson Esd 162 district page for the complete list.