- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dixon, IL
Reagan Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Reagan Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 171233005309
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Reagan Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Dixon · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 585
- students enrolled
Reagan Middle School has class sizes larger than 82% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Reagan Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Dixon, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Reagan Middle School held near 577 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.9 → 34.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 171233005309 · Dixon, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
585 enr · 16.3:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Dixon High School (760 students)
Reagan Middle School held near 577 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.9 → 34.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Reagan Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dixon High Sch
Dixon High School
760 students
- This school
Reagan Middle School
585 students
- Washington Ele
Washington Elem School
424 students
- Jefferson Elem
Jefferson Elem School
344 students
- Madison School
Madison School
323 students
What this shows Reagan Middle School reports 585 students on the CCD universe file.
How Reagan Middle School compares
Reagan 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 16% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 585 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
585
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Illinois - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.4%
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
$15,247
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 293 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
80
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.0%
Two or More 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
African American 3.4%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 80.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.6, Reagan Middle School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dixon Usd 170 reports $15,247 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Reagan Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixon High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Reagan Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~585 students)
Frequently asked questions about Reagan Middle School
How many students attend Reagan Middle School?
Reagan Middle School has 585 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dixon, IL. CCD year-over-year: 551 (2022-23) → 577 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reagan Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Reagan Middle School is 16.3:1, which is 16% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Reagan Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Reagan Middle School is White at 80.0% of enrollment, in Dixon, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Reagan Middle School?
Reagan Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Reagan Middle School rank among public schools in Dixon?
By Resource Investment Index, Reagan Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Dixon, 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 Dixon on the city page.
What other schools are in Dixon Usd 170?
Besides Reagan Middle School, Dixon Usd 170 also operates Dixon High School (760 students), Washington Elem School (424 students), and Jefferson Elem School (344 students). See the Dixon Usd 170 district page for the complete list.