Benjamin Middle School
Regular School · West Chicago, IL
Benjamin Middle School is a regular school school in West Chicago, Illinois, serving grades 05–08 with 259 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 9.6:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 149 | 58% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 54 | 21% |
| Asian | 38 | 15% |
| Black or African American | 13 | 5% |
| Two or more races | 5 | 2% |
| Total enrollment | 259 | 136M / 123F |
English Language Learners: 24 (9% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 41.0% +13.3pp | 27.7% | 249 |
| Reading Proficiency | 44.0% +11.3pp | 32.7% | 251 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Stanford Achievement Estimate
Pooled score across SY 2009–2022 (grades 3–8), expressed in grade levels relative to the national average. Positive = above average.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 259 | 100% |
Contact & Location
28W300 Saint Charles Rd
West Chicago, IL 60185
Phone: (630)876-7820
http://www.bendist25.orgOther Schools in District
- Evergreen Elementary School Elementary
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 60185) → CensusDepth.com
- Illinois population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- Illinois teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
170588000264
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD