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John R Lewis Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
600 S Lewis Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085 · (224) 303-2560 · Part of Waukegan Community Unit School District 60
Students
721
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
74%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
6–8
What stands out about John R Lewis Middle School
- Math proficiency 11 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 9 pts below the state
- Small classes: 11:1 students per teacher
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency15%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts22%
State average 30.7%
Location
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600 S Lewis Ave, Waukegan
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6230
Grade 7234
Grade 8257
Enrollment over time
782’20
781’21
774’22
762’23
721’24
Down 7.8% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 79%Black 14%White 4%Asian 1%Two or more races 1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.