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Public School | Grades 5-8 | Benjamin SD 25

Benjamin Middle School is located in West Chicago, IL and is one of 2 schools in Benjamin School District 25. It is a public school that serves 360 students in grades 5-8.

Benjamin Middle School made AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Illinois in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Benjamin Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2011, Benjamin Middle School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Illinois average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Benjamin Middle School's students and teachers. more

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28W300 Saint Charles Rd, West Chicago, IL 60185

(630) 876-7820

Benjamin SD 25

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School Name distance	TestRating	Community Rating
Evergreen Elementary School 0 miles		1 2 3 4 5
Heritage Lakes Elementary School 0.8 miles		1 2 3 4 5
Roy de Shane Elementary School 1.1 miles		1 2 3 4 5
Spring Trail Elementary School 1.4 miles		1 2 3 4 5
Carol Stream Elementary School 1.4 miles		1 2 3 4 5

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Students

Enrollment (2011)

Total: 360

48% 52%

Student Economic Level (2010)

In 2010, Benjamin Middle School had 0% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Illinois had 44% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2011)

White

73%

Asian/Pacific Islander

13%

Hispanic

10%

Two or More Races

Black

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Benjamin SD 25 District Spending

$11,978Per Pupil

The Benjamin SD 25 spends $11,978 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 60% on instruction, 39% on support services, 1% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Benjamin SD 25 District

13:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2011, Benjamin Middle School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Illinois average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher.

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What is it?

The ISAT is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students are assessed in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math and in grades 4 and 7 in science.

How is it Scored?

Students are rated at one of four levels: academic warning, below standards, meets standards and exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed the state standards.

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