Serving 762 students in grades 6-8, John R Lewis Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 762 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
John R Lewis Middle School's student population of 762 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
762 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Rankings
John R Lewis Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John R Lewis Middle School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2253 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
79%
28%
Black
16%
16%
White
3%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
27%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John R Lewis Middle School's ranking?
John R Lewis Middle School is ranked #2253 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are John R Lewis Middle School often compared to?
John R Lewis Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jack Benny Middle School, Robert E Abbott Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend John R Lewis Middle School?
762 students attend John R Lewis Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of John R Lewis Middle School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John R Lewis Middle School?
John R Lewis Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does John R Lewis Middle School offer ?
John R Lewis Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is John R Lewis Middle School part of?
John R Lewis Middle School is part of Waukegan CUSD 60 School District.
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