At a glance
Reported students
679
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
60.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois middle enrollment
79th percentile
Compared with 703 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
614
Walter R Sundling Middle School: 679 reported students.
State peer staffing position
25th percentile
11.2:1 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
- 603
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43.59
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.8:1
What the reported data says about Walter R Sundling Middle School
Walter R Sundling Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Palatine. It is one of 20 current school records connected to Palatine CCSD 15. NCES reports 679 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 79th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.2:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (44.9%) and White (34.9%). English learners represent 12.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Walter R Sundling Middle School
- 1How do the reported 11.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 60.5 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 12.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 47%
- 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)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White34.9%
- Hispanic44.9%
- Black6.9%
- Asian10%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2.7%
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 Palatine CCSD 15
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
621 reported students
Winston Campus Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
847 reported students
Carl Sandburg Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
468 reported students
Plum Grove Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,128 reported students
Frank C Whiteley Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
663 reported students
Gray M Sanborn Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
661 reported students
Public schools near Walter R Sundling 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winston Campus Middle School Middle · Palatine CCSD 15 | 06–08 | 847 | 1.9 mi |
| Plum Grove Middle School Middle · Palatine CCSD 15 | 06–08 | 1,128 | 3.2 mi |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle School Middle · Palatine CCSD 15 | 06–08 | 621 | 3.6 mi |
| Lake Zurich Middle - S Campus Middle · Lake Zurich CUSD 95 | 06–08 | 599 | 3.6 mi |
| Cooper Middle School Middle · Wheeling CCSD 21 | 06–08 | 732 | 3.7 mi |
| Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps Middle · Barrington CUSD 220 | 06–08 | 980 | 3.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Walter R Sundling Middle School
What grades does Walter R Sundling Middle School serve?
Walter R Sundling Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Palatine CCSD 15.
How many students attend Walter R Sundling Middle School?
Walter R Sundling Middle School reported 679 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 79th percentile among 703 Illinois middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 603 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Walter R Sundling Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 11.2:1, based on 679 students and 60.5 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 Walter R Sundling Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Walter R Sundling Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Palatine CCSD 15 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Walter R Sundling Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
47% 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 Walter R Sundling Middle School in?
Walter R Sundling Middle School is part of Palatine CCSD 15, based in Palatine, IL, which operates 20 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Walter R Sundling Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Winston Campus Middle School (1.9 mi), Plum Grove Middle School (3.2 mi), Thomas Jefferson Middle School (3.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.