Enrollment
421
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How O W Huth Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at O W Huth Middle School
O W Huth Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Matteson, Illinois, enrolling 421 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.3:1, O W Huth Middle School is leaner than roughly 88% of Illinois schools and 26% under the state's 14:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
With 421 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly African American (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 421 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Matteson's middle schools, it stands alongside Colin Powell Middle Sch (564 students): O W Huth Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.3:1 vs 13.8:1).
Matteson Esd 162 also operates Arcadia Elem School (516 students) and Matteson Elem School (420 students) alongside O W Huth 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 O W Huth Middle School compares
O W Huth 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,561
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Matteson Esd 162, which includes O W Huth Middle School.
$17,561
Per student
+3%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.5%
State 38.2%
Federal 14.3%
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 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
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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.
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 (~421 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.3:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is O W Huth Middle School a good school?
O W Huth Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of 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 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.
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