At a glance
Reported students
454
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
36.25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois middle enrollment
54th percentile
Compared with 703 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
437
Coal City Middle School: 454 reported students.
State peer staffing position
48th percentile
12.5:1 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
- 503
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39.98
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.6:1
What the reported data says about Coal City Middle School
Coal City Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Coal City. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Coal City CUSD 1. NCES reports 454 students for 2024–25.
Among 703 middle schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 413 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 54th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.5:1, 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 (84.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (11.2%). English learners represent 1.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Coal City Middle School
- 1How do the reported 12.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 36.25 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 31.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White84.6%
- Hispanic11.2%
- Black0.4%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.4%
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
Not reported as 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 Coal City CUSD 1
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Coal City Early Childhood Center
Elementary · Grades PK–01
437 reported students
Coal City Elem School
Elementary · Grades 02–03
302 reported students
Coal City Intermediate School
Elementary · Grades 04–05
294 reported students
Coal City High School
High · Grades 09–12
642 reported students
Public schools near Coal City Middle School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coal City Early Childhood Center Elementary · Coal City CUSD 1 | PK–01 | 437 | 0.3 mi |
| Coal City High School High · Coal City CUSD 1 | 09–12 | 642 | 0.5 mi |
| Reed-Custer Middle School Middle · Reed Custer CUSD 255U | 06–08 | 306 | 5.2 mi |
| Mazon-Verona-Kinsman Middle Sch Middle · Mazon-Verona-Kinsman ESD 2C | 05–08 | 144 | 7.2 mi |
| Wilmington Middle School Middle · Wilmington CUSD 209U | 06–08 | 254 | 8.6 mi |
| Shabbona Middle School Middle · Morris SD 54 | 06–08 | 360 | 9.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Coal City Middle School
What grades does Coal City Middle School serve?
Coal City Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Coal City CUSD 1.
How many students attend Coal City Middle School?
Coal City Middle School reported 454 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 54th percentile among 703 Illinois middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 503 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Coal City Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 12.5:1, based on 454 students and 36.25 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 Coal City Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Coal City Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Coal City CUSD 1 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Coal City Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
31.1% 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 Coal City Middle School in?
Coal City Middle School is part of Coal City CUSD 1, based in Coal City, IL, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Coal City Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Coal City Early Childhood Center (0.3 mi), Coal City High School (0.5 mi), Reed-Custer Middle School (5.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.