Jack Benny Middle School
Public
Middle Grades 6–8
Part of Waukegan CUSD 60
1401 Montesano Ave, Waukegan, IL 60087 · (224) 303-2470
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Academic performance
Math proficiency9%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts13%
State average 30.7%
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21)
At a glance
475Students enrolled
13:1Student–teacher ratio
62%Free / reduced lunch
SuburbSetting
Regular SchoolSchool type
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6139
Grade 7164
Grade 8172
Students
Hispanic · 75%357
Black · 10%47
Asian · 7%34
White · 4%19
Two or more races · 2%11
American Indian/Alaska Native · 1%7
Counts as reported to NCES; percentages are of students with a reported race/ethnicity.
Enrollment · last 5 years
619’20
562’21
529’22
506’23
475’24
Location
1401 Montesano Ave Waukegan
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School facts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Academic scores from the EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). Community ratings and reviews reflect neighbor opinions, not an official measure of school quality.