At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 378
854
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
99%+45.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level
Overview
Memorial Jr High School is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Lansing, Illinois. The school enrolls 854 students. It is part of the Lansing SD 158 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
99% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictLansing SD 158
County17031
CityLansing
ZIP60438
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID172202002470
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment854
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino25.5%
Black / African American0.5%
Asian57.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native12.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races4.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.2%
Hispanic
25.5%
Black
0.5%
Asian
57.0%
Two+
4.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.