Benjamin Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025West Chicago, Illinois 60185 · Benjamin SD 25
#73 of 670 middle schools in Illinois
#2706 of 15,369 nationally
About Benjamin Middle School
Benjamin Middle School is a public middle located in West Chicago, in the Benjamin SD 25 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades 5–8. In 2025 it enrolled 259 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 73.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of middle schools in United States and 73rd of 670 ranked middle schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (88th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (66th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 259.
There are 10 schools in West Chicago; Benjamin Middle School ranks 2nd of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)52%
- Reading proficiency (30%)61%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)9.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Benjamin Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 9.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 61%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Benjamin Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Evergreen Elementary School
Carol Stream · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
387 students · 1.5 km away
Heritage Lakes Elem School
Carol Stream · Public elementary · Grades K–5
420 students · 2.8 km away
Spring Trail Elementary School
Carol Stream · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
486 students · 3.0 km away
Turner Elem School
West Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–5
349 students · 3.1 km away
Glenbard North High School
Carol Stream · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,079 students · 3.1 km away
Carol Stream Elem School
Carol Stream · Public elementary · Grades K–5
396 students · 3.2 km away
Roy De Shane Elementary School
Carol Stream · Public elementary · Grades K–5
185 students · 3.2 km away
Indian Knoll Elem School
West Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–5
375 students · 3.3 km away
Wegner Elementary School
West Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–5
384 students · 3.3 km away
Jay Stream Middle School
Carol Stream · Public middle · Grades 6–8
572 students · 3.7 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
Kelvin Grove Jr High School
Lockport · Public middle · Grades 4–8
260 students
Mark W Bills Middle School
Peoria · Public middle · Grades 5–8
258 students
Knoxville Jr High School
Knoxville · Public middle · Grades 5–8
262 students
Stanton School
Fox Lake · Public middle · Grades 5–8
255 students
Grant Middle School
Fairview Heights · Public middle · Grades 5–8
254 students
Riverdale Middle School
Port Byron · Public middle · Grades 6–8
254 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Benjamin Middle School a good school?
Benjamin Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 73.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #73 of 670 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Benjamin Middle School rank in Illinois?
Benjamin Middle School ranks #73 of 670 middle schools in Illinois and #2706 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Benjamin Middle School?
Benjamin Middle School had 259 students in 2025.
Is Benjamin Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Benjamin Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 5–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Benjamin Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Benjamin Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.