Very Good
#716 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 19% in state
Benjamin Middle School
Middle School · Benjamin Sd 25 · West Chicago, IL
A Benjamin Sd 25 middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
28W300 Saint Charles Rd, West Chicago, IL 60185
- Math 41% proficient (2021)
- Reading 44% proficient (2022)
- 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Benjamin Middle School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 44% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Benjamin Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated805/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Chicago), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$105,063
Median home value
$313,600
Median rent
$1,400/mo
College educated
32.6%
Homeownership
79%
Poverty rate
11%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60185; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Stream Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 6–8 | 2.3 mi | 532 | Compare → |
| Leman Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 6–8 | 3.2 mi | 1,098 | Compare → |
| Wheaton Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–9 | 3.2 mi | 110 | Compare → |
| Winfield Central SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 3–8 | 3.2 mi | 215 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Benjamin Sd 25
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $23,922NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Benjamin Middle School is listed in Benjamin SD 25; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Benjamin Middle School
Benjamin Middle School is a public middle school in West Chicago, IL, part of Benjamin Sd 25, serving approximately 250 students in grades 5th-8th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #716 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Benjamin Middle School
What grades does Benjamin Middle School serve?
Benjamin Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Benjamin Middle School?
Benjamin Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 250 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Middle School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Benjamin Middle School rank in IL?
Benjamin Middle School ranks #716 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Benjamin Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Benjamin Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Benjamin Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Benjamin Middle School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Benjamin Middle School a charter school?
No, Benjamin Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Benjamin Middle School a Title I school?
No, Benjamin Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 250
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- DuPage County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.4%
- Phone
- (630) 876-7820
- Area population (ZIP 60185)
- 33,711
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60185; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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