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John L Nash Middle School

PublicRegularGrades 5–8
Clifton, Illinois · Central CUSD 4
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students278
Student:Teacher11.6:1
Free/Reduced Lunch41%
Title INo
John L Nash
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

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

State avg: 378
278
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
41%-12pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
5–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

John L Nash Middle School is a public middle serving grades 5–8 in Clifton, Illinois. The school enrolls 278 students. It is part of the Central CUSD 4 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
11.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span5–8
DistrictCentral CUSD 4
County17075
CityClifton
ZIP60927
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID171041001259

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment278
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino9.5%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native88.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races2.6%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
9.5%
Black
0.0%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
2.6%
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)