At a glance
Reported students
440
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
49.17
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois middle enrollment
52nd percentile
Compared with 703 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
448.5
Charles J Caruso Middle School: 440 reported students.
State peer staffing position
5th percentile
8.9:1 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
- 466
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57.18
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.1:1
What the reported data says about Charles J Caruso Middle School
Charles J Caruso Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Deerfield. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Deerfield SD 109. NCES reports 440 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 52nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.9:1, below 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 (82.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.7%). English learners represent 1.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.7%. 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 Charles J Caruso Middle School
- 1How do the reported 8.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 49.17 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 2.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.7%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White82.7%
- Hispanic5.7%
- Black0.5%
- Asian5.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5.2%
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 Deerfield SD 109
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Alan B Shepard Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
476 reported students
Walden Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
445 reported students
Kipling Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
452 reported students
South Park Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
424 reported students
Wilmot Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
477 reported students
Public schools near Charles J Caruso 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan B Shepard Middle School Middle · Deerfield SD 109 | 06–08 | 476 | 1.2 mi |
| Wood Oaks Jr High School Middle · Northbrook ESD 27 | 06–08 | 455 | 2.8 mi |
| Oliver W Holmes Middle School Middle · Wheeling CCSD 21 | 06–08 | 615 | 3.2 mi |
| Daniel Wright Jr High School Middle · Lincolnshire-Prairieview SD 103 | 06–08 | 720 | 3.5 mi |
| Northwood Middle School Middle · North Shore SD 112 | 06–08 | 540 | 3.5 mi |
| Field School Middle · West Northfield SD 31 | 06–08 | 333 | 3.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Charles J Caruso Middle School
What grades does Charles J Caruso Middle School serve?
Charles J Caruso Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Deerfield SD 109.
How many students attend Charles J Caruso Middle School?
Charles J Caruso Middle School reported 440 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 52nd percentile among 703 Illinois middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 466 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Charles J Caruso Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 8.9:1, based on 440 students and 49.17 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 Charles J Caruso Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Charles J Caruso Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Deerfield SD 109 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Charles J Caruso Middle School in?
Charles J Caruso Middle School is part of Deerfield SD 109, based in Deerfield, IL, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Charles J Caruso Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Alan B Shepard Middle School (1.2 mi), Wood Oaks Jr High School (2.8 mi), Oliver W Holmes Middle School (3.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.