At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 378
259
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
11%-42.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
9.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
5–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level
Overview
Benjamin Middle School is a public middle serving grades 5–8 in West Chicago, Illinois. The school enrolls 259 students. It is part of the Benjamin SD 25 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
9.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
11% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span5–8
DistrictBenjamin SD 25
County17043
CityWest Chicago
ZIP60185
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170588000264
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment259
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino18.8%
Black / African American10.8%
Asian1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native65.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races3.5%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.0%
Hispanic
18.8%
Black
10.8%
Asian
1.4%
Two+
3.5%
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.