Edith M Smith Middle School
503 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Daniel Webster Middle School, located at 930 New York St in Waukegan, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution within the Waukegan Public School District 60. The school caters to a diverse student body, focusing on the transitional middle school years by providing a curriculum designed to prepare students for the academic and social rigors of high school. The facility is centrally located in the community, acting as a neighborhood hub that emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and student engagement during these critical formative years.
As part of the Waukegan school system, Daniel Webster Middle School typically prioritizes inclusive education and the integration of technology to support modern learning standards. The school’s mission generally aligns with the broader district goals of fostering an equitable environment where students from various backgrounds can achieve academic success. By offering a blend of core academic subjects and extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to help students navigate their adolescent growth while building the necessary skills to transition successfully into the district's high school programs.
As part of the Waukegan school system, Daniel Webster Middle School typically prioritizes inclusive education and the integration of technology to support modern learning standards. The school’s mission generally aligns with the broader district goals of fostering an equitable environment where students from various backgrounds can achieve academic success. By offering a blend of core academic subjects and extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to help students navigate their adolescent growth while building the necessary skills to transition successfully into the district's high school programs.
503
Total Students
47.5
Full-Time Teachers
10.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Hispanic | 383 |
| Black | 87 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More | 11 |
| American Indian | 2 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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Hispanic383 (76.1 %)
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Black87 (17.3 %)
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White16 (3.2 %)
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Two or More11 (2.2 %)
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Asian3 (0.6 %)
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American Indian2 (0.4 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Waukegan CUSD 60 |
| Phone: | (224)303-2760 |
| Website: | http://smith.wps60.org |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 503 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 47.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 10.6 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
166
Grade 7
158
Grade 8
179
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 166 |
| Grade 7 | 158 |
| Grade 8 | 179 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 256 | 50.9% |
| Male | 247 | 49.1% |
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