Enrollment
625
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Buffalo Grove, IL
Twin Groves Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Twin Groves 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 172103005513
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Twin Groves Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Buffalo Grove · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 625
- students enrolled
Twin Groves Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Twin Groves Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Buffalo Grove, IL.
School address
District: Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96 · Illinois
NCES ID 172103005513 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Twin Groves Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Twin Groves Middle School
Twin Groves Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, enrolling 625 students.
At 14.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 625 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Asian (53%) and White (37%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 625 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96 spends $21,048 per pupil, 24% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Buffalo Grove's middle schools, it stands alongside Aptakisic Junior High School (940 students): Twin Groves Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.1:1 vs 13.8:1).
Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96 also operates Woodlawn Middle School (632 students) and Ivy Hall Elementary School (482 students) alongside Twin Groves Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Twin Groves Middle School compares
Twin Groves 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 625 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
625
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Illinois - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$21,048
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 625 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 625 Top 19% in Illinois - larger than 81% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 44.0
Students per teacher 14.1:1 +1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 172103005513
Student demographics
Asian 52.6%
White 37.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 52.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Twin Groves Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 625:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 9.0%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96, which includes Twin Groves Middle School.
$21,048
Per student
+24%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.0%
State 24.7%
Federal 4.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Twin Groves Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlawn Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ivy Hall Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prairie Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Country Meadows Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kildeer Countryside Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Twin Groves Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle schools in Buffalo Grove
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Twin Groves Middle School
How many students attend Twin Groves Middle School?
Twin Groves Middle School has 625 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Buffalo Grove, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Twin Groves Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Twin Groves Middle School is 14.1:1, which is 1% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Twin Groves Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Twin Groves Middle School is Asian at 52.6% of enrollment, in Buffalo Grove, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Twin Groves Middle School?
Twin Groves Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Twin Groves Middle School rank among middle schools in Buffalo Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Twin Groves Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Buffalo Grove, 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 Buffalo Grove on the city page.
Is Twin Groves Middle School a good school?
Twin Groves Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96?
Besides Twin Groves Middle School, Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96 also operates Woodlawn Middle School (632 students), Ivy Hall Elementary School (482 students), and Prairie Elementary School (453 students). See the Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96 district page for the complete list.