Benjamin Middle School
West Chicago, IL · Benjamin SD 25 · Grades 5 - 8
185th of 685 Illinois middle schools statewide · better than 73%▼ Declining
Benjamin Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Benjamin Middle School 185th of 685 Illinois middle schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 73% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 87th in 2019 to 73th in 2025 — declining.
Benjamin Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Benjamin Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 250 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.1% | 57.2% | ▼ 16.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 11.1% | 21.6% | ▲ 10.5 pts | |
| Asian | 8.2% | 13.6% | ▲ 5.4 pts | |
| Black | 0.6% | 5.6% | ▲ 5.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.7% | 2.0% | ▼ 3.7 pts |
Homes near Benjamin Middle School
Typical home value $394K in zip 60185 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Benjamin Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Jay Stream Middle SchoolCCSD 93 · 2.3 mi away343rd of 685
ELA 57% · Math 34% - 3Leman Middle SchoolWest Chicago ESD 33 · 3.1 mi away497th of 685
ELA 42% · Math 24% - 6Winfield Central SchoolWinfield SD 34 · 3.2 mi away276th of 685
ELA 54% · Math 46% - 9Monroe Middle SchoolCUSD 200 · 3.8 mi away98th of 685
ELA 81% · Math 54% - 6Stratford Middle SchoolCCSD 93 · 4 mi away288th of 685
ELA 56% · Math 42% - 6Glenside Middle SchoolQueen Bee SD 16 · 4.6 mi away333rd of 685
ELA 62% · Math 30% - 10Franklin Middle SchoolCUSD 200 · 4.6 mi away48th of 685
ELA 87% · Math 61% - 3Spring Wood Middle SchoolKeeneyville SD 20 · 4.7 mi away529th of 685
ELA 37% · Math 24%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Benjamin Middle School in?
Benjamin Middle School is part of the Benjamin SD 25 district in West Chicago, Illinois.
Is Benjamin Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Benjamin Middle School 185th of 685 Illinois middle schools (better than 73% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Benjamin Middle School?
White 57%, Hispanic 22%, Asian 14%, Black 6% (250 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Benjamin Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60185 is $394K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.