Dundee Middle School

4200 W Main St
Dundee, IL 60118
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 1,140 students in grades 6-8, Dundee Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,140 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 50% in IL
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Dundee Middle School's student population of 1,140 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,140 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
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School Rankings

Dundee Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dundee Middle School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IL)
#1177 out of 3663 schools
(Top 50%)
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27%
28%
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35%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
8%
5%
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Hispanic
29%
27%
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Black
4%
17%
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White
55%
47%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.61
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Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dundee Middle School's ranking?
Dundee Middle School is ranked #1177 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Dundee Middle School?
1,140 students attend Dundee Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Dundee Middle School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dundee Middle School?
Dundee Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dundee Middle School offer ?
Dundee Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Dundee Middle School part of?
Dundee Middle School is part of CUSD 300 School District.

School Calendar

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Date
Last day of school, if NO Emergency Days have been used
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
Memorial Day - Offices/Schools Closed
May 27, 2024 (Monday)
Juneteenth - Offices/Schools Closed
June 19, 2024 (Wednesday)
Independence Day - Offices/Schools Closed
July 04, 2024 (Thursday)
Labor Day - Offices/Schools Closed
September 02, 2024 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,140 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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