- Enrollment
- 1,452
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wauconda, IL
Wauconda Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Wauconda Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 174119004121
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wauconda Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Illinois schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Wauconda · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 506
- students enrolled
Wauconda Middle School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wauconda Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Wauconda, IL.
School address
District: Wauconda Cusd 118 · Illinois
NCES ID 174119004121 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 174119004121 · Wauconda, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
506 enr · 12:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Wauconda High School (1,452 students)
Resource Investment Index #4 of 4 public schools in Wauconda. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Wauconda Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wauconda High
Wauconda High School
1,452 students
- Robert Crown S
Robert Crown School
776 students
- Cotton Creek S 580
Cotton Creek School
580 students
- This school 506
Wauconda Middle School
506 students
- Matthews Middl 451
Matthews Middle School
451 students
- Wauconda Grade 421
Wauconda Grade School
421 students
What this shows Wauconda Middle School reports 506 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wauconda Middle School compares
Wauconda 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 14% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 506 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
506
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 29% in Illinois - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.3%
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
$19,309
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 506 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.2%
Hispanic or Latino 28.1%
Asian 3.2%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 65.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.4, Wauconda Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wauconda Cusd 118, which includes Wauconda Middle School.
$19,309
Per student
+6%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 58.8%
State 35.0%
Federal 6.2%
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 Wauconda Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wauconda High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert Crown School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cotton Creek School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Matthews Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wauconda Grade School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wauconda Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~506 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wauconda Middle School
How many students attend Wauconda Middle School?
Wauconda Middle School has 506 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wauconda, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wauconda Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wauconda Middle School is 12:1, which is 14% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 24% 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 Wauconda Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Wauconda Middle School is White at 65.2% of enrollment, in Wauconda, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wauconda Middle School?
Wauconda Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wauconda Middle School rank among public schools in Wauconda?
By Resource Investment Index, Wauconda Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Wauconda, 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 Wauconda Cusd 118?
Besides Wauconda Middle School, Wauconda Cusd 118 also operates Wauconda High School (1,452 students), Robert Crown School (776 students), and Cotton Creek School (580 students). See the Wauconda Cusd 118 district page for the complete list.
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