- Enrollment
- 3,018
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Naperville, IL
Scullen Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Scullen Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 174169004354
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scullen Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #5 of 7
- middle schools in Naperville · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 948
- students enrolled
Scullen Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scullen Middle School ranks #5 of 7 middle schools in Naperville, IL.
School address
District: Indian Prairie Cusd 204 · Illinois
NCES ID 174169004354 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 174169004354 · Naperville, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
948 enr · 14.8:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Neuqua Valley High School (3,018 students)
Resource Investment Index #5 of 7 middle schools in Naperville. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Scullen Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Neuqua Valley
Neuqua Valley High School
3,018 students
- Waubonsie Vall
Waubonsie Valley High School
2,849 students
- Metea Valley H
Metea Valley High School
2,766 students
- Francis Grange 1,011
Francis Granger Middle School
1,011 students
- This school 948
Scullen Middle School
948 students
- Clifford Crone 891
Clifford Crone Middle School
891 students
What this shows Scullen Middle School reports 948 students on the CCD universe file.
How Scullen Middle School compares
Scullen 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 948 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
948
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Illinois - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,127
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 474 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 57.0%
White 26.1%
African American 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 57.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Scullen Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Indian Prairie Cusd 204, which includes Scullen Middle School.
$18,127
Per student
0%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 64.4%
State 30.8%
Federal 4.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Scullen Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neuqua Valley High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waubonsie Valley High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Metea Valley High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Francis Granger Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clifford Crone Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scullen Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,849
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,766
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 891
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar middle schools in Naperville
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Clifford Crone Middle School
Standard public school
891 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Jr High School
Standard public school
832 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Thayer J Hill Middle School
Standard public school
828 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Gordon Gregory Middle School
Standard public school
811 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Jr High School
Standard public school
774 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Madison Jr High School
Standard public school
566 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~948 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Scullen Middle School
How many students attend Scullen Middle School?
Scullen Middle School has 948 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Naperville, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scullen Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Scullen Middle School is 14.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scullen Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Scullen Middle School is Asian at 57.0% of enrollment, in Naperville, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scullen Middle School?
Scullen Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Scullen Middle School rank among middle schools in Naperville?
By Resource Investment Index, Scullen Middle School ranks #5 of 7 middle schools in Naperville, 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 Naperville on the city page.
What other schools are in Indian Prairie Cusd 204?
Besides Scullen Middle School, Indian Prairie Cusd 204 also operates Neuqua Valley High School (3,018 students), Waubonsie Valley High School (2,849 students), and Metea Valley High School (2,766 students). See the Indian Prairie Cusd 204 district page for the complete list.
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