Heineman Middle School in Algonquin, IL

At a glance

Reported students

724

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

13.2:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Illinois middle enrollment

83rd percentile

Compared with 703 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

724

Heineman Middle School: 724 reported students.

State peer staffing position

59th percentile

13.2:1 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: 784
Teachers (FTE): 54.5
Student–teacher ratio: 14.4:1

What the reported data says about Heineman Middle School

Heineman Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Algonquin. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Huntley Community School District 158. NCES reports 724 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 83rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.2:1, 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 (69.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (13.8%). English learners represent 3.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8%. 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 Heineman Middle School

1How do the reported 13.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 55 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 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 3.7%
Students with disabilities: 8%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 21.3%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 2
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 1
Social workers (FTE): 2

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White69.3%
Hispanic13.8%
Black3.7%
Asian8.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Multiracial2.8%

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.

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

Marlowe Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

1,215 reported students

Martin Elementary School

Elementary · Grades 03–05

776 reported students

Chesak Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–02

643 reported students

Conley Elementary School

Elementary · Grades 03–05

598 reported students

Leggee Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

877 reported students

Mackeben Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–02

522 reported students

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Public schools near Heineman 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
Marlowe Middle School Middle · Huntley Community School District 158	06–08	1,215	2.3 mi
Dundee Middle School Middle · CUSD 300	06–08	1,144	4.3 mi
Lundahl Middle School Middle · Crystal Lake CCSD 47	06–08	797	4.6 mi
Algonquin Middle School Middle · CUSD 300	06–08	370	4.8 mi
Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch Middle · Crystal Lake CCSD 47	06–08	737	6.1 mi
Carpentersville Middle School Middle · CUSD 300	06–08	1,142	6.5 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Heineman Middle School

What grades does Heineman Middle School serve?

Heineman Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Huntley Community School District 158.

How many students attend Heineman Middle School?

Heineman Middle School reported 724 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 83rd percentile among 703 Illinois middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 784 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Heineman Middle School?

The calculated ratio is 13.2:1, based on 724 students and 55 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 Heineman Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Heineman Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Huntley Community School District 158 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

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

21.3% 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 Heineman Middle School in?

Heineman Middle School is part of Huntley Community School District 158, based in Algonquin, IL, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Heineman Middle School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Marlowe Middle School (2.3 mi), Dundee Middle School (4.3 mi), Lundahl Middle School (4.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.