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Carl Sandburg Middle School

PublicRegularGrades 6–8
Mundelein, Illinois · Mundelein ESD 75
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students529
Student:Teacher12.3:1
Free/Reduced Lunch41%
Title INo
Carl Sandburg
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
529
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
41%-12.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Carl Sandburg Middle School is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Mundelein, Illinois. The school enrolls 529 students. It is part of the Mundelein ESD 75 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
12.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictMundelein ESD 75
County17097
CityMundelein
ZIP60060
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID172754002914

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment529
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino54.2%
Black / African American3.9%
Asian4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native33.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races2.8%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.2%
Hispanic
54.2%
Black
3.9%
Asian
4.8%
Two+
2.8%
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 %41%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)