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Jack Benny Middle School

PublicRegularGrades 6–8
Waukegan, Illinois · Waukegan CUSD 60
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students475
Student:Teacher12.5:1
Free/Reduced Lunch62%
Title INo
Jack Benny
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

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

State avg: 378
475
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
62%+8.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Jack Benny Middle School is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Waukegan, Illinois. The school enrolls 475 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
12.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictWaukegan CUSD 60
County17097
CityWaukegan
ZIP60087
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID174125004131

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment475
White0.5%
Hispanic / Latino73.6%
Black / African American4.2%
Asian13.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native5.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races2.9%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.5%
Hispanic
73.6%
Black
4.2%
Asian
13.8%
Two+
2.9%
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 %62%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)