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Benjamin Middle School

PublicRegularGrades 5–8
West Chicago, Illinois · Benjamin SD 25
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students259
Student:Teacher9.6:1
Free/Reduced Lunch11%
Title INo
Benjamin
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

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.

FRL %11%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)