Serving 721 students in grades 6-8, John R Lewis Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 721 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Thomas Jefferson Middle School serves the southern part of Waukegan, IL, covering an area of approximately 3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone about 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
John R Lewis Middle School's student population of 721 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
721 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Education is the key to unlocking opportunities.
School Rankings
John R Lewis Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John R Lewis Middle School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2445 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
30%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
79%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.8%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John R Lewis Middle School's ranking?
John R Lewis Middle School is ranked #2445 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are John R Lewis Middle School often compared to?
John R Lewis Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jack Benny Middle School, Robert E Abbott Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend John R Lewis Middle School?
721 students attend John R Lewis Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of John R Lewis Middle School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John R Lewis Middle School?
John R Lewis Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does John R Lewis Middle School offer ?
John R Lewis Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is John R Lewis Middle School part of?
John R Lewis Middle School is part of Waukegan CUSD 60 School District.
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