Du Quoin Middle School in Du Quoin, IL

At a glance

Reported students

376

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

31.5

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

11.9:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

05–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Illinois middle enrollment

47th percentile

Compared with 703 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

397

Du Quoin Middle School: 376 reported students.

State peer staffing position

38th percentile

11.9:1 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: 374
Teachers (FTE): 28
Student–teacher ratio: 13.4:1

What the reported data says about Du Quoin Middle School

Du Quoin Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 05–08 in Du Quoin. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Du Quoin CUSD 300. NCES reports 376 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 47th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.9:1, 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 (85.6%) and multiracial (8.5%). Students served under IDEA represent 14.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Du Quoin Middle School

1How do the reported 11.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 31.5 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

Students with disabilities: 14.7%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 57.2%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 2
Psychologists (FTE): 0
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

White85.6%
Hispanic1.9%
Black2.9%
Asian1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial8.5%

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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Du Quoin High School

High · Grades 09–12

397 reported students

Du Quoin Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–04

556 reported students

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Public schools near Du Quoin 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
Tcse-Duquoin MS Other · Tri-County Sp Ed Jnt Agreement	Not reported	—	under 0.1 mi
Du Quoin Elementary School Elementary · Du Quoin CUSD 300	KG–04	556	under 0.1 mi
Tcse-Duquoin HS Other · Tri-County Sp Ed Jnt Agreement	Not reported	—	0.5 mi
Project SOAR Alternative Optional Ed Program High · Alxndr/Jcksn/Pulsk/Prry/Union ROE	09–12	0	0.5 mi
Elverado Junior High School Middle · Elverado CUSD 196	06–08	69	9.3 mi
Pinckneyville Middle School Middle · Pinckneyville SD 50	05–08	235	9.6 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Du Quoin Middle School

What grades does Du Quoin Middle School serve?

Du Quoin Middle School reports grades 05–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Du Quoin CUSD 300.

How many students attend Du Quoin Middle School?

Du Quoin Middle School reported 376 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 47th percentile among 703 Illinois middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 374 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Du Quoin Middle School?

The calculated ratio is 11.9:1, based on 376 students and 31.5 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 Du Quoin Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Du Quoin Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Du Quoin CUSD 300 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Du Quoin Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

57.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Du Quoin Middle School in?

Du Quoin Middle School is part of Du Quoin CUSD 300, based in Du Quoin, IL, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Du Quoin Middle School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Tcse-Duquoin MS (under 0.1 mi), Du Quoin Elementary School (under 0.1 mi), Tcse-Duquoin HS (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.