- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rockton, IL
Stephen Mack Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Stephen Mack Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 173454003624
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stephen Mack Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Illinois schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Rockton · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 552
- students enrolled
Stephen Mack Middle School has class sizes larger than 90% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stephen Mack Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Rockton, IL.
School address
District: Rockton Sd 140 · Illinois
NCES ID 173454003624 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Stephen Mack Middle School held near 531 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.4 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 173454003624 · Rockton, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
552 enr · 17.8:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Rockton Elem School (518 students)
Stephen Mack Middle School held near 531 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.4 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Stephen Mack Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Stephen Mack Middle School
552 students
- Rockton Elem S
Rockton Elem School
518 students
- Whitman Post E
Whitman Post Elem School
509 students
What this shows Stephen Mack Middle School reports 552 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stephen Mack Middle School compares
Stephen Mack 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 27% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 552 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
552
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 90% in Illinois - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.1%
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
$13,795
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
Two or More 7.2%
African American 4.2%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 74.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.7, Stephen Mack Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Rockton Sd 140 reports $13,795 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stephen Mack Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockton Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Whitman Post Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stephen Mack Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~552 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stephen Mack Middle School
How many students attend Stephen Mack Middle School?
Stephen Mack Middle School has 552 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rockton, IL. CCD year-over-year: 547 (2022-23) → 531 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stephen Mack Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stephen Mack Middle School is 17.8:1, which is 27% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stephen Mack Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Stephen Mack Middle School is White at 74.8% of enrollment, in Rockton, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stephen Mack Middle School?
Stephen Mack Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Stephen Mack Middle School rank among public schools in Rockton?
By Resource Investment Index, Stephen Mack Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Rockton, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Rockton Sd 140?
Besides Stephen Mack Middle School, Rockton Sd 140 also operates Rockton Elem School (518 students) and Whitman Post Elem School (509 students). See the Rockton Sd 140 district page for the complete list.