At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 378
597
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
57%+3.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
9.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level
Overview
Algonquin Middle School is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Des Plaines, Illinois. The school enrolls 597 students. It is part of the CCSD 62 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.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
9.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictCCSD 62
County17031
CityDes Plaines
ZIP60016
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID171212001460
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment597
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino60.0%
Black / African American8.4%
Asian3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native25.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races2.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.2%
Hispanic
60.0%
Black
8.4%
Asian
3.1%
Two+
2.7%
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.