Jay Stream Middle School

Jay Stream Middle School serves 532 students in grades 6-8 in Carol Stream, Illinois, offering a solid middle school education with notably small class sizes. With a student-teacher ratio of 9.5:1 and 56 full-time equivalent teachers, students receive more individualized attention than typically found in larger middle schools. The school earns a 7.0 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranks in the 78th percentile among Illinois middle schools, placing it at #850 out of 3,819 schools statewide.

While reading proficiency shows room for academic growth with 34% of students performing at or above grade level, the school's strong teacher-to-student ratio creates opportunities for targeted support and instruction. Jay Stream Middle School sits in a well-established suburban community where the median household income reaches $104,394 and 43% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The neighborhood's low poverty rate of 7.4% and median home values around $299,300 reflect a stable, education-focused community of over 42,000 residents.

Located on El Paso Lane in DuPage County, the school benefits from Carol Stream's large suburban setting, providing students with access to community resources while maintaining a more intimate educational environment through its manageable enrollment size and excellent staffing levels.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9.5:1, Jay Stream Middle School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.