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Miguel Juarez Middle School
Middle School · Waukegan Cusd 60 · Waukegan, IL
A Waukegan Cusd 60 middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
201 N Butrick St, Waukegan, IL 60085
- Math 3% proficient (2021)
- Reading 4% proficient (2022)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Miguel Juarez Middle School score 4% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 71 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 4% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 26% (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).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Miguel Juarez Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 67Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,072/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Waukegan), 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
$64,330
Median home value
$164,800
Median rent
$1,133/mo
College educated
18.7%
Homeownership
46.6%
Poverty rate
17.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60085; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert E Abbott Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | 6–8 | 0.2 mi | 585 | Compare → |
| Edith M Smith Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 6–8 | 0.7 mi | 489 | Compare → |
| Menta Academy NorthPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 92 | Compare → |
| John R Lewis Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 762 | 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.
Waukegan Cusd 60
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #22 of 22
- District spending per student
- $21,843NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Miguel Juarez Middle School is listed in Waukegan CUSD 60; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Miguel Juarez Middle School
Miguel Juarez Middle School is a public middle school in Waukegan, IL, part of Waukegan Cusd 60, serving approximately 662 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,778 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Miguel Juarez Middle School
What grades does Miguel Juarez Middle School serve?
Miguel Juarez Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Miguel Juarez Middle School?
Miguel Juarez Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 662 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Miguel Juarez Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Miguel Juarez Middle School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Miguel Juarez Middle School rank in IL?
Miguel Juarez Middle School ranks #3,778 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Miguel Juarez Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Miguel Juarez Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 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 Miguel Juarez Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Miguel Juarez Middle School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Miguel Juarez Middle School a charter school?
No, Miguel Juarez Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Miguel Juarez Middle School a Title I school?
No, Miguel Juarez Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Miguel Juarez Middle School?
73.6% of students at Miguel Juarez Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 662
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.4%
- Phone
- (224) 303-2660
- Area population (ZIP 60085)
- 72,763
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
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 60085; this does not measure the attendance area.
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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