At a glance
Reported students
847
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
65.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois middle enrollment
91st percentile
Compared with 703 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
614
Winston Campus Middle School: 847 reported students.
State peer staffing position
57th percentile
13:1 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
- 725
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61.57
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.8:1
What the reported data says about Winston Campus Middle School
Winston Campus 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 847 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 91st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (60.2%) and White (28.3%). English learners represent 34.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Winston Campus Middle School
- 1How do the reported 13:1 student–teacher ratio and 65.2 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
- 34.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 49.9%
- 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)
- 1.6
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White28.3%
- Hispanic60.2%
- Black4.8%
- Asian4.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2%
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.
Walter R Sundling Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
679 reported students
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
621 reported students
Plum Grove Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,128 reported students
Carl Sandburg Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
468 reported students
Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
772 reported students
Virginia Lake Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
717 reported students
Public schools near Winston Campus 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter R Sundling Middle School Middle · Palatine CCSD 15 | 06–08 | 679 | 1.9 mi |
| Thomas Middle School Middle · Arlington Heights SD 25 | 06–08 | 1,024 | 2.3 mi |
| Plum Grove Middle School Middle · Palatine CCSD 15 | 06–08 | 1,128 | 2.3 mi |
| Carl Sandburg Middle School Middle · Palatine CCSD 15 | 06–08 | 468 | 2.6 mi |
| South Middle School Middle · Arlington Heights SD 25 | 06–08 | 812 | 3.1 mi |
| Cooper Middle School Middle · Wheeling CCSD 21 | 06–08 | 732 | 3.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Winston Campus Middle School
What grades does Winston Campus Middle School serve?
Winston Campus 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 Winston Campus Middle School?
Winston Campus Middle School reported 847 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 91st percentile among 703 Illinois middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 725 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Winston Campus Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 13:1, based on 847 students and 65.2 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 Winston Campus Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Winston Campus 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 Winston Campus Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
49.9% 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 Winston Campus Middle School in?
Winston Campus 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 Winston Campus Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Walter R Sundling Middle School (1.9 mi), Thomas Middle School (2.3 mi), Plum Grove Middle School (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.