- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 29.3:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Country Club Hills, IL
Southwood Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Southwood Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 171101001332
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southwood Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Country Club Hills · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 283
- students enrolled
Southwood Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southwood Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Country Club Hills, IL.
School address
District: Country Club Hills Sd 160 · Illinois
NCES ID 171101001332 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-58 students YoY
Southwood Middle School shrank from 381 students in 2022-23 to 323 in 2023-24 (-15.2%).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-58 students YoY 171101001332 · Country Club Hills, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
283 enr · 14.9:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Meadowview School (293 students)
Southwood Middle School shrank from 381 students in 2022-23 to 323 in 2023-24 (-15.2%). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Southwood Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Meadowview Sc
Meadowview School
293 students
- This school
Southwood Middle School
283 students
- Zenon J Sykuta
Zenon J Sykuta School
273 students
What this shows Southwood Middle School reports 283 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southwood Middle School compares
Southwood 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 283 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
283
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Illinois - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$15,224
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 87 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 84.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 1.4%
White 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 84.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.7, Southwood Middle School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Country Club Hills Sd 160 reports $15,224 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southwood Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowview School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Zenon J Sykuta School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southwood Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~283 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southwood Middle School
How many students attend Southwood Middle School?
Southwood Middle School has 283 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Country Club Hills, IL. CCD year-over-year: 381 (2022-23) → 323 (2023-24), down 58.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwood Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwood Middle School is 14.9:1, which is 6% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southwood Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Southwood Middle School is African American at 84.5% of enrollment, in Country Club Hills, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southwood Middle School?
Southwood Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Southwood Middle School rank among public schools in Country Club Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Southwood Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Country Club Hills, 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 Country Club Hills on the city page.
What other schools are in Country Club Hills Sd 160?
Besides Southwood Middle School, Country Club Hills Sd 160 also operates Meadowview School (293 students) and Zenon J Sykuta School (273 students). See the Country Club Hills Sd 160 district page for the complete list.