At a glance
Reported students
254
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
20.7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois middle enrollment
30th percentile
Compared with 703 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
303.5
Wilmington Middle School: 254 reported students.
State peer staffing position
44th percentile
12.3:1 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
- 296
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.8:1
What the reported data says about Wilmington Middle School
Wilmington Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Wilmington. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Wilmington CUSD 209U. NCES reports 254 students for 2024–25.
Among 703 middle schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 413 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 30th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.3:1, 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 (85.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.7%). English learners represent 2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Wilmington Middle School
- 1How do the reported 12.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 20.7 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 46.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White85.8%
- Hispanic8.7%
- Black0%
- Asian2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.5%
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.
Other schools in Wilmington CUSD 209U
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Bruning Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–01
222 reported students
L J Stevens Intermediate School
Elementary · Grades 02–05
353 reported students
Wilmington High School
High · Grades 09–12
432 reported students
Public schools near Wilmington 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| L J Stevens Intermediate School Elementary · Wilmington CUSD 209U | 02–05 | 353 | 0.1 mi |
| SOWIC-Educ & Life Skills-Wilmington HS Other · S Will Co Coop for Spec Ed | Not reported | — | 0.4 mi |
| SOWIC Education Center Other · S Will Co Coop for Spec Ed | Not reported | — | 0.4 mi |
| Wilmington High School High · Wilmington CUSD 209U | 09–12 | 432 | 0.4 mi |
| Reed-Custer Middle School Middle · Reed Custer CUSD 255U | 06–08 | 306 | 4.7 mi |
| Coal City Middle School Middle · Coal City CUSD 1 | 06–08 | 454 | 8.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Wilmington Middle School
What grades does Wilmington Middle School serve?
Wilmington Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Wilmington CUSD 209U.
How many students attend Wilmington Middle School?
Wilmington Middle School reported 254 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 30th percentile among 703 Illinois middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 296 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Wilmington Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 12.3:1, based on 254 students and 20.7 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 Wilmington Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Wilmington Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Wilmington CUSD 209U attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Wilmington Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
46.9% 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 Wilmington Middle School in?
Wilmington Middle School is part of Wilmington CUSD 209U, based in Wilmington, IL, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Wilmington Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include L J Stevens Intermediate School (0.1 mi), SOWIC-Educ & Life Skills-Wilmington HS (0.4 mi), SOWIC Education Center (0.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.