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Leman Middle School

PublicRegularGrades 6–8
West Chicago, Illinois · West Chicago ESD 33
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,048
Student:Teacher9.4:1
Free/Reduced Lunch62%
Title INo
Leman
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

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

State avg: 378
1,048
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
62%+8.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
9.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Leman Middle School is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in West Chicago, Illinois. The school enrolls 1,048 students. It is part of the West Chicago ESD 33 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
9.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictWest Chicago ESD 33
County17043
CityWest Chicago
ZIP60185
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID174155004164

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,048
White0.1%
Hispanic / Latino82.1%
Black / African American2.2%
Asian3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native11.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races0.9%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.1%
Hispanic
82.1%
Black
2.2%
Asian
3.0%
Two+
0.9%
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)