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Jack Benny Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
1401 Montesano Ave, Waukegan, IL 60087 · (224) 303-2470 · Part of Waukegan Community Unit School District 60
Students
475
Students per teacher
13:1
Free or reduced lunch
62%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Jack Benny Middle School
- Math proficiency 17 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 18 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 23.3% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency9%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts13%
State average 30.7%
Location
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1401 Montesano Ave, Waukegan
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6139
Grade 7164
Grade 8172
Enrollment over time
619’20
562’21
529’22
506’23
475’24
Down 23.3% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 75%Black 10%Asian 7%White 4%Two or more races 2%American Indian/Alaska Native 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.