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John R Lewis Middle School

Waukegan, Illinois · Grades 6 to 8 · Waukegan CUSD 60

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About John R Lewis Middle School

Located in Waukegan, Illinois, John R Lewis Middle School is a public school for grades 6 through 8. It reported 721 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the larger public and charter middle schools in Waukegan. There are about 11.3 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (64 teachers in all). It is one of 21 schools in Waukegan CUSD 60 School District. Federal locale data places it in a suburb of a large metro area, in Lake County. Families comparing options will find 43 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	600 S Lewis Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085
Phone	(224) 303-2560
School district	Waukegan CUSD 60
Grades	6 to 8
Students (2024-25)	721
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	64
Students per teacher	11.3
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Middle
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, Lake County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 174125004138). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does John R Lewis Middle School serve?

John R Lewis Middle School serves grades 6 through 8.

How many students attend John R Lewis Middle School?

John R Lewis Middle School reported 721 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at John R Lewis Middle School?

About 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 721 students and 64 teachers in federal data.

Is John R Lewis Middle School a public or charter school?

John R Lewis Middle School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is John R Lewis Middle School in?

John R Lewis Middle School is part of Waukegan CUSD 60 School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/il/waukegan-cusd-60-school-district/

Where is John R Lewis Middle School located?

John R Lewis Middle School is at 600 S Lewis Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085. The phone number is (224) 303-2560.

How many other schools are near John R Lewis Middle School?

There are 43 other schools within 5 miles of John R Lewis Middle School in our directory.