MIGUEL JUAREZ MIDDLE SCHOOL

Miguel Juarez Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Waukegan CUSD 60 school district, located in Waukegan, IL with about 830 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 55 teachers, Miguel Juarez Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Miguel Juarez Middle School, located at 201 N Butrick St in Waukegan, Illinois, is a public middle school serving the Waukegan Community Unit School District 60. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes academic achievement and personal development for its diverse student body. By focusing on core curriculum standards and providing various extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its students for the academic rigors of high school and beyond.

Beyond its academic mission, Miguel Juarez Middle School places a strong emphasis on community engagement and social-emotional growth. The school serves as a central hub for the neighborhood, encouraging collaboration between educators, families, and local partners to address the unique needs of its students. With a commitment to inclusivity and student success, the school strives to empower its young learners to become responsible, engaged citizens within the Waukegan community.

For more information, contact Miguel Juarez Middle School at (224) 303-2660 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

201 N Butrick St
Waukegan, IL 60085-3724
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MIGUEL JUAREZ MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Waukegan, IL with about 830 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Waukegan CUSD 60
Total Students:
830
Teachers:
55
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 830 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MIGUEL JUAREZ MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 83% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
82.5%
Black or African American
11.7%
White
3.1%
Two or more races
1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%
Asian
0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
47.3%
Male
52.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.