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Jack Benny Middle School

Public 6-8

 1401 Montesano Ave
       Waukegan, IL  60087-4818

(224) 303-2470

District: Waukegan CUSD 60

SchoolDigger Rank:
1228th of 1,367 Illinois Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,061 Help


Students who attend Jack Benny Middle School usually attend:

High:    Waukegan High School

Feeder schools for Jack Benny Middle School:

Elementary:    H R McCall Elementary School
    John S Clark Elementary School
    Little Fort Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  529

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
76.2%
African American:
9.8%
Asian:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.2% Help


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Compare Details Jack Benny Middle School ranks worse than 89.8% of middle schools in Illinois. It also ranks 4th among 5 ranked middle schools in the Waukegan CUSD 60 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.11. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (76.2%), African American (9.8%), Asian (4.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Waukegan CUSD 60 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jack Benny Middle School is 15.5, which is the highest among 5 middle schools in the Waukegan CUSD 60 School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jack Benny Middle School is $16,061, which is the lowest among 5 middle schools in the Waukegan CUSD 60 School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Jack Benny Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Jack Benny Middle School 1228th of 1367 Illinois public middle schools. (See Jack Benny Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Waukegan CUSD 60:

SchoolDigger ranks Waukegan CUSD 60 762nd of 823 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Jack Benny Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Jack Benny Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 15.22 995th 1185 16.0%
2004 9.63 1068th 1204 11.3%
2005 10.62 1055th 1209 12.7%
2006 11.66 1133rd 1272 10.9%
2007 16.14 1102nd 1287 14.4%
2008 19.46 1084th 1293 16.2%
2009 16.64 1135th 1318 13.9%
2010 25.46 1066th 1327 19.7%
2011 20.63 1145th 1344 14.8%
2012 19.46 1172nd 1365 14.1%
2013 17.59 1179th 1367 13.8%
2014 16.30 1156th 1322 12.6%
2015 15.79 1153rd 1302 11.4%
2016 18.54 1121st 1294 13.4%
2017 22.42 1025th 1293 20.7%
2018 21.69 1024th 1293 20.8%
2019 26.49 994th 1356 26.7%
2021 24.29 934th 1241 24.7%
2022 20.62 1090th 1369 20.4%
2023 15.11 1228th 1367 10.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Jack Benny Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.37 157th 285 44.9%
2019 37.79 236th 339 30.4%
2021 40.56 162nd 277 41.5%
2022 32.03 365th 454 19.6%
2023 28.83 411th 480 14.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Jack Benny Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.79 496th 602 17.6%
2019 28.83 615th 792 22.3%
2021 30.34 413th 548 24.6%
2022 28.67 627th 781 19.7%
2023 20.00 756th 805 6.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jack Benny Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.75 869th 1161 25.2%
2019 32.83 853rd 1217 29.9%
2021 33.99 680th 1019 33.3%
2022 26.85 938th 1221 23.2%
2023 19.90 1088th 1234 11.8%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Jack Benny Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.75 1005th 1226 18.0%
2019 26.72 956th 1276 25.1%
2021 25.37 764th 1017 24.9%
2022 21.07 1031st 1286 19.8%
2023 15.27 1137th 1275 10.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Jack Benny Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.34 628th 674 6.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Jack Benny Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.09 941st 1223 23.1%
2019 26.90 933rd 1296 28.0%
2021 19.66 890th 1048 15.1%
2022 21.62 1010th 1286 21.5%
2023 16.36 1147th 1292 11.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Jack Benny Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 2.09 197th 198 0.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Jack Benny Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.19 380th 511 25.6%
2019 33.81 377th 565 33.3%
2021 42.42 188th 385 51.2%
2022 35.32 366th 573 36.1%
2023 25.08 489th 569 14.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jack Benny Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.21 478th 590 19.0%
2019 33.65 433rd 639 32.2%
2021 30.19 388th 517 25.0%
2022 21.00 581st 662 12.2%
2023 15.67 627th 661 5.1%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Jack Benny Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.07 739th 889 16.9%
2019 17.95 785th 905 13.3%
2022 24.40 714th 898 20.5%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Jack Benny Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 256 145 26 149 1 n/a n/a 0 577
1989 222 153 5 206 n/a n/a n/a 0 586
1990 206 147 14 165 1 n/a n/a 0 533
1991 234 158 20 147 1 n/a n/a 0 560
1992 225 161 6 142 3 n/a n/a 0 537
1993 258 171 21 259 0 n/a n/a 0 709
1994 242 170 24 221 0 n/a n/a 0 657
1995 182 220 2 192 27 n/a n/a 0 623
1996 182 220 2 192 27 n/a n/a 0 623
1997 181 242 34 177 0 n/a n/a 0 634
1998 130 192 29 150 0 n/a n/a 0 501
1999 106 190 26 172 1 n/a n/a 0 495
2000 103 205 20 150 0 n/a n/a 0 478
2001 111 263 14 172 0 n/a n/a 0 560
2002 104 256 22 268 0 n/a n/a 0 650
2003 104 256 22 268 0 n/a n/a 0 650
2004 107 196 30 333 0 n/a n/a 0 666
2005 84 152 29 417 1 n/a n/a 2 685
2006 50 130 23 446 1 n/a n/a 5 655
2007 47 152 17 436 0 n/a n/a 4 656
2008 55 153 17 461 0 n/a n/a 8 694
2009 54 147 20 459 2 n/a n/a 11 693
2010 70 130 21 400 1 n/a n/a 16 638
2011 62 100 7 424 3 10 12 0 618
2012 59 86 10 426 3 6 12 0 602
2013 53 85 10 462 2 1 15 0 628
2014 40 87 16 446 3 1 14 0 607
2015 29 86 13 464 3 1 15 0 611
2016 31 92 14 465 5 3 16 0 626
2017 32 85 14 483 4 3 14 0 635
2018 39 80 18 448 3 2 17 0 607
2019 34 78 17 440 3 1 16 0 589
2020 29 86 21 448 2 1 16 0 603
2021 30 85 26 457 3 0 18 0 619
2022 32 62 28 417 5 1 17 0 562
2023 23 52 26 403 7 1 17 0 529

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Jack Benny Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 577 39.8 14.4 n/a
1989 586 38.8 15.1 n/a
1990 533 42.0 12.6 n/a
1991 560 41.9 13.3 n/a
1992 537 39.0 13.7 n/a
1993 709 43.5 16.3 n/a
1994 657 43.0 15.3 n/a
1995 623 41.0 15.2 n/a
1996 623 41.0 15.2 n/a
1997 634 45.0 14.1 n/a
1998 501 42.0 11.9 n/a
1999 495 30.0 16.5 n/a
2000 478 39.9 12.0 n/a
2001 560 41.0 13.7 n/a
2002 650 43.0 15.1 63.4
2003 650 43.0 15.1 63.4
2004 666 46.0 14.5 67
2005 685 49.0 14.0 72.6
2006 655 49.0 13.4 61.4
2007 656 46.0 14.3 61.3
2008 694 41.0 16.9 59.8
2009 693 50.0 13.9 60.1
2010 638 52.0 12.2 69.8
2011 618 44.0 14.0 65.9
2012 602 47.0 12.8 51.2
2013 628 44.8 14.0 n/a
2014 607 34.5 17.5 56.7
2015 611 48.0 12.7 61.4
2016 626 45.0 13.9 46
2017 635 45.0 14.1 58
2018 607 44.0 13.7 57
2019 589 32.0 18.4 54.2
2020 603 37.0 16.2 53.2
2021 619 n/a n/a n/a
2022 562 25.2 22.2 60.7
2023 529 34.0 15.5 61.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Jack Benny Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 577 39.8 14.4 n/a
1989 586 38.8 15.1 n/a
1990 533 42.0 12.6 n/a
1991 560 41.9 13.3 n/a
1992 537 39.0 13.7 n/a
1993 709 43.5 16.3 n/a
1994 657 43.0 15.3 n/a
1995 623 41.0 15.2 n/a
1996 623 41.0 15.2 n/a
1997 634 45.0 14.1 n/a
1998 501 42.0 11.9 n/a
1999 495 30.0 16.5 n/a
2000 478 39.9 12.0 n/a
2001 560 41.0 13.7 n/a
2002 650 43.0 15.1 63.4
2003 650 43.0 15.1 63.4
2004 666 46.0 14.5 67
2005 685 49.0 14.0 72.6
2006 655 49.0 13.4 61.4
2007 656 46.0 14.3 61.3
2008 694 41.0 16.9 59.8
2009 693 50.0 13.9 60.1
2010 638 52.0 12.2 69.8
2011 618 44.0 14.0 65.9
2012 602 47.0 12.8 51.2
2013 628 44.8 14.0 n/a
2014 607 34.5 17.5 56.7
2015 611 48.0 12.7 61.4
2016 626 45.0 13.9 46
2017 635 45.0 14.1 58
2018 607 44.0 13.7 57
2019 589 32.0 18.4 54.2
2020 603 37.0 16.2 53.2
2021 619 n/a n/a n/a
2022 562 25.2 22.2 60.7
2023 529 34.0 15.5 61.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Jack Benny Middle School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201599.2%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.2%99.2%99.0%
201699.5%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.5%99.4%31.1%
201799.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.1%99.5%65.5%
201899.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.2%99.2%99.3%98.0%
201999.5%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.2%99.0%99.7%97.0%
202197.8%98.6%98.6%98.6%96.8%96.6%98.6%80.4%
202298.9%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.2%98.9%99.1%91.6%
202399.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Jack Benny Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $691 (5.2%) $12,516 (94.8%) $13,207
2020 $868 (6.7%) $12,036 (93.3%) $12,904
2021 $1,491 (10.4%) $12,794 (89.6%) $14,285
2022 $1,491 (10.4%) $12,794 (89.6%) $14,285
2023 $1,048 (6.5%) $15,013 (93.5%) $16,061

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jack Benny Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 994th of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 1228th of 1367 Middle schools
 16.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Jack Benny Middle School)22.613
 9.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Waukegan CUSD 60)15.812.4
 3.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Jack Benny Middle School)9.44.7
 4.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Waukegan CUSD 60)10.27
 3.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Jack Benny Middle School)174.8
 12.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Waukegan CUSD 60)16.88.9
 7.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.237.9
 3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Jack Benny Middle School)12.12.4
 9.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Waukegan CUSD 60)105.7
 4.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.926.9
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Jack Benny Middle School)28.79.7
 19%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Waukegan CUSD 60)19.113.1
 6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.640.5
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Jack Benny Middle School)9.65.8
 3.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Waukegan CUSD 60)11.96.4
 5.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.625.7
 6.9%
8th Grade Science (Jack Benny Middle School)4026.3
 13.7%
   8th Grade Science (Waukegan CUSD 60)31.626
 5.6%
   8th Grade Science (Illinois)5552
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students589529
 10.2%
African American7852
 33.3%
American Indian37
 133.3%
Asian1726
 52.9%
Hispanic440403
 8.4%
Pacific Islander11
White3423
 32.4%
Two or More Races1617
 6.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.2%61.2%
 7.1%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 529 students attended Jack Benny Middle School.

Students at Jack Benny Middle School are 76% Hispanic, 10% African American, 5% Asian, 4% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

Jack Benny Middle School ranks in the bottom 10.2% of Illinois middle schools.

Students who attend Jack Benny Middle School usually go on to attend Waukegan High School


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