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Memorial Jr High School

PublicRegularGrades 6–8
Lansing, Illinois · Lansing SD 158
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students854
Student:Teacher15.5:1
Free/Reduced Lunch99%
Title INo
Memorial Jr
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

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

State avg: 378
854
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
99%+45.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Memorial Jr High School is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Lansing, Illinois. The school enrolls 854 students. It is part of the Lansing SD 158 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.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
99% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictLansing SD 158
County17031
CityLansing
ZIP60438
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID172202002470

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment854
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino25.5%
Black / African American0.5%
Asian57.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native12.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races4.4%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.2%
Hispanic
25.5%
Black
0.5%
Asian
57.0%
Two+
4.4%
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 %99%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)