- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mundelein, IL
West Oak Middle School
Federal NCES profile for West Oak 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 171221001475
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Oak Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Mundelein · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.3:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 280
- students enrolled
West Oak Middle School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Oak Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Mundelein, IL.
School address
District: Diamond Lake Sd 76 · Illinois
NCES ID 171221001475 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
West Oak Middle School held near 295 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.6 → 28.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 171221001475 · Mundelein, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
280 enr · 9.3:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: West Oak Intermediate School (268 students)
West Oak Middle School held near 295 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.6 → 28.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
West Oak Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
West Oak Middle School
280 students
- West Oak Inter
West Oak Intermediate School
268 students
- Diamond Lake S
Diamond Lake School
262 students
What this shows West Oak Middle School reports 280 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Oak Middle School compares
West Oak 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 | 9.3:1 | ▼ 34% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 280 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
280
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 6% in Illinois - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.2%
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
$23,414
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 280 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.9%
White 20.0%
Asian 5.0%
African American 3.9%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.4, West Oak Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Diamond Lake Sd 76 reports $23,414 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Oak Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Oak Intermediate School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Diamond Lake School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Oak Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 7.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools in Mundelein
2 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 (~280 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Oak Middle School
How many students attend West Oak Middle School?
West Oak Middle School has 280 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mundelein, IL. CCD year-over-year: 302 (2022-23) → 295 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Oak Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Oak Middle School is 9.3:1, which is 34% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 41% 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 West Oak Middle School?
The largest demographic group at West Oak Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 67.9% of enrollment, in Mundelein, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Oak Middle School?
West Oak 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 West Oak Middle School rank among middle schools in Mundelein?
By Resource Investment Index, West Oak Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Mundelein, 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 Mundelein on the city page.
What other schools are in Diamond Lake Sd 76?
Besides West Oak Middle School, Diamond Lake Sd 76 also operates West Oak Intermediate School (268 students) and Diamond Lake School (262 students). See the Diamond Lake Sd 76 district page for the complete list.