IllinoisSchoolsUrbana Middle School

Urbana Middle School

PublicRegularGrades 68
Urbana, Illinois · Urbana SD 116
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students877
Student:Teacher12.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch75%
Title INo

Key Indicators

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

State avg: 378
877
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
75%+22pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Urbana Middle School is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Urbana, Illinois. The school enrolls 877 students. It is part of the Urbana SD 116 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
12.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
75% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictUrbana SD 116
County17019
CityUrbana
ZIP61801
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID173996004017

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment877
White0.5%
Hispanic / Latino17.5%
Black / African American4.2%
Asian38.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native28.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races10.6%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.5%
Hispanic
17.5%
Black
4.2%
Asian
38.6%
Two+
10.6%
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 %75%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)