At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 373
479
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
51%-2.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level
Overview
Macomb Middle School is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Macomb, Illinois. The school enrolls 479 students. It is part of the Macomb CUSD 185 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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
12.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictMacomb CUSD 185
County17109
CityMacomb
ZIP61455
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID172392001701
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment479
White69.9%
Hispanic / Latino4.6%
Black / African American14.2%
Asian2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races7.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
69.9%
Hispanic
4.6%
Black
14.2%
Asian
2.9%
Two+
7.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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.