- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bloomingdale, IL
Stratford Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Stratford Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 171047005306
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stratford Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Bloomingdale · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 520
- students enrolled
Stratford Middle School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stratford Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Bloomingdale, IL.
School address
NCES ID 171047005306 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 171047005306 · Bloomingdale, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
520 enr · 9:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Jay Stream Middle School (572 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 6 public schools in Bloomingdale. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Stratford Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jay Stream Mid
Jay Stream Middle School
572 students
- This school
Stratford Middle School
520 students
- Cloverdale El
Cloverdale Elem School
466 students
- Heritage Lakes
Heritage Lakes Elem School
420 students
- Carol Stream E
Carol Stream Elem School
396 students
- Western Trails
Western Trails Elem School
320 students
What this shows Stratford Middle School reports 520 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stratford Middle School compares
Stratford 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 | 9:1 | ▼ 36% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 520 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
520
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
9:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 5% in Illinois - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.1%
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
$25,661
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 33.8%
White 33.3%
Asian 23.7%
African American 7.7%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 33.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.3, Stratford Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ccsd 93, which includes Stratford Middle School.
$25,661
Per student
+41%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+45%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 69.1%
State 25.5%
Federal 5.4%
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 Stratford Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Stream Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cloverdale Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage Lakes Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carol Stream Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Trails Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stratford Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar middle schools in Bloomingdale
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~520 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stratford Middle School
How many students attend Stratford Middle School?
Stratford Middle School has 520 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bloomingdale, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stratford Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stratford Middle School is 9:1, which is 36% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 43% 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 Stratford Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Stratford Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 33.8% of enrollment, in Bloomingdale, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stratford Middle School?
Stratford Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Stratford Middle School rank among public schools in Bloomingdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Stratford Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Bloomingdale, 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 Bloomingdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Ccsd 93?
Besides Stratford Middle School, Ccsd 93 also operates Jay Stream Middle School (572 students), Cloverdale Elem School (466 students), and Heritage Lakes Elem School (420 students). See the Ccsd 93 district page for the complete list.
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