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Lake Bluff Middle School

PublicRegularGrades 6–8
Lake Bluff, Illinois · Lake Bluff ESD 65
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students305
Student:Teacher10.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch17%
Title INo
Lake Bluff
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

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

State avg: 378
305
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
17%-36.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
10.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Lake Bluff Middle School is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Lake Bluff, Illinois. The school enrolls 305 students. It is part of the Lake Bluff ESD 65 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
10.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
17% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictLake Bluff ESD 65
County17097
CityLake Bluff
ZIP60044
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID172172002444

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment305
White0.7%
Hispanic / Latino19.9%
Black / African American3.4%
Asian2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native69.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races4.7%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.7%
Hispanic
19.9%
Black
3.4%
Asian
2.4%
Two+
4.7%
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 %17%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)