Jack Benny Middle School

Jack Benny Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
1401 Montesano Ave,  Waukegan, IL
Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60
3.0
506 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Minerva Cruz
Student Teacher Ratio
28:1
Math Proficiency
9%
Reading Proficiency
8%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
C-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
8%
Math Proficiency
9%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
28:1
Teachers
18
Full Time Teachers
18
Teachers in First or Second Year
30.2%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
154:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.4%
Female
47.6%
Hispanic
76.2%
Black
9.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.9%
White
4.3%
Two or more races
3.2%
Native American
1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 6 Reviews
1.0 teacher
3/9/2024
This place is terrible. As a first year teacher, you get absolutely no support. I went without a mentor and was never given one even after requesting one multiple times. Kids are out of control, and administrators do nothing to help manage their behaviors. Teachers bicker amongst each other over off...
1.0 student
4/20/2018
It's pretty much not that good, the food is horrible, expired in some cases, a certain teacher of mine smokes a lot, which could lead to second hand smoking. And of course, students are hands down horrible.
5.0 other
3/4/2014
Ms. Randazzo is the best teacher in the whollllleeeeeeeee wooooooooooooooorrrrrrrllld (: <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! she is 100% real like unicorns (; . and good like M&ms ;3 !!!!!!!!!!! and jack ben...
5.0 parent
5/28/2012
EXCELLENT SCHOOL For you to send your kids! I have had two children go to Benny. Strong Principal, clean building, great staff.

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Jack Benny Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Waukegan, IL and is served by the Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 in Illinois. The school has a total enrollment of 506 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 28:1. Academic records show that 9% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 8% are proficient in reading. Jack Benny Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 1 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $262,171. Discover additional schools in the area, like Waukegan High School, Lake County Baptist School, Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep, and more. Learn more about what Waukegan has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Jack Benny Middle School.

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