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
Charter SchoolNo
Magnet SchoolNo
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
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.
FRL %11%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)