At a glance
Reported students
980
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
71.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois middle enrollment
96th percentile
Compared with 703 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
439.5
Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps: 980 reported students.
State peer staffing position
69th percentile
13.7:1 reported; state peer median 12.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 986
- Teachers (FTE)
- 77.98
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.6:1
What the reported data says about Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps
Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Barrington. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Barrington CUSD 220. NCES reports 980 students for 2024–25.
Among 703 middle schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 413 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 96th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.7:1, close to the Illinois median of 12.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (53.6%) and Asian (21.5%). English learners represent 8.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps
- 1How do the reported 13.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 71.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 15%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 20.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White53.6%
- Hispanic18.8%
- Black1.6%
- Asian21.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Barrington CUSD 220
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Barrington Middle Sch Station
Middle · Grades 06–08
886 reported students
Grove Avenue Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
511 reported students
Arnett C Lines Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
501 reported students
Roslyn Road Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
447 reported students
North Barrington Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
432 reported students
Barbara B Rose Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
403 reported students
Public schools near Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington Middle Sch Station Middle · Barrington CUSD 220 | 06–08 | 886 | 1.5 mi |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle School Middle · Palatine CCSD 15 | 06–08 | 621 | 2.9 mi |
| Lake Zurich Middle - S Campus Middle · Lake Zurich CUSD 95 | 06–08 | 599 | 3.7 mi |
| Walter R Sundling Middle School Middle · Palatine CCSD 15 | 06–08 | 679 | 3.8 mi |
| Dwight D Eisenhower JHS Middle · Schaumburg CCSD 54 | 07–08 | 662 | 4.8 mi |
| Plum Grove Middle School Middle · Palatine CCSD 15 | 06–08 | 1,128 | 5.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps
What grades does Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps serve?
Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Barrington CUSD 220.
How many students attend Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps?
Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps reported 980 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 96th percentile among 703 Illinois middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 986 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps?
The calculated ratio is 13.7:1, based on 980 students and 71.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 12.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps a public, charter, or magnet school?
Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Barrington CUSD 220 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
20.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps in?
Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps is part of Barrington CUSD 220, based in Barrington, IL, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Barrington Middle Sch Station (1.5 mi), Thomas Jefferson Middle School (2.9 mi), Lake Zurich Middle - S Campus (3.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.