Enrollment
1,919
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cicero, IL
Unity Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Unity Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 171020005660
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Unity Jr High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #9 of 17
- public schools in Cicero · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 1,919
- students enrolled
Unity Jr High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Unity Jr High School ranks #9 of 17 public schools in Cicero, IL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
141.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Unity Jr High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Unity Jr High School
Unity Jr High School is a large middle school in Cicero, Illinois, enrolling 1,919 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,919 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 6/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 640 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Cicero Sd 99 spends $20,733 per pupil, 22% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Cicero Sd 99 also operates Abe Lincoln Elem School (717 students) and Warren Park School (695 students) alongside Unity Jr High 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 Unity Jr High School compares
Unity Jr High 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,919 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,919
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Illinois - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.9%
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
$20,733
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 640 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
125
in-school suspensions + 170 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 1,919 Top 2% in Illinois - larger than 98% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 141.0
Students per teacher 14.6:1 +4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 171020005660
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.2%
African American 1.7%
White 0.8%
Asian 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.5, Unity Jr High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 640:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 41.9%
In-school suspensions 125
Out-of-school suspensions 170
Expulsions 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cicero Sd 99, which includes Unity Jr High School.
$20,733
Per student
+22%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.7%
State 68.1%
Federal 13.3%
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 Unity Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abe Lincoln Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Warren Park School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sherlock Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cicero West Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Unity Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Unity Jr High School
How many students attend Unity Jr High School?
Unity Jr High School has 1,919 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cicero, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Unity Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Unity Jr High School is 14.6:1, which is 4% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Unity Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Unity Jr High School is Hispanic or Latino at 97.2% of enrollment, in Cicero, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Unity Jr High School?
Unity Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Unity Jr High School rank among public schools in Cicero?
By Resource Investment Index, Unity Jr High School ranks #9 of 17 public schools in Cicero, 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 Cicero on the city page.
Is Unity Jr High School a good school?
Unity Jr High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois. 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 Cicero Sd 99?
Besides Unity Jr High School, Cicero Sd 99 also operates Abe Lincoln Elem School (717 students), Warren Park School (695 students), and Woodrow Wilson Elem School (622 students). See the Cicero Sd 99 district page for the complete list.