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Edith M Smith Middle School

PublicRegularGrades 6–8
Waukegan, Illinois · Waukegan CUSD 60
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students493
Student:Teacher11.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch72%
Title INo
Edith M Smith
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

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

State avg: 378
493
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
72%+18.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Edith M Smith Middle School is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Waukegan, Illinois. The school enrolls 493 students. It is part of the Waukegan CUSD 60 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
11.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictWaukegan CUSD 60
County17097
CityWaukegan
ZIP60085
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID174125004124

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment493
White1.0%
Hispanic / Latino75.3%
Black / African American0.5%
Asian18.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races2.1%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
1.0%
Hispanic
75.3%
Black
0.5%
Asian
18.2%
Two+
2.1%
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 %72%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)