Edith M Smith Middle School

School Overview
Daniel Webster Middle School, located at 930 New York St in Waukegan, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution within the Waukegan Public School District 60. The school caters to a diverse student body, focusing on the transitional middle school years by providing a curriculum designed to prepare students for the academic and social rigors of high school. The facility is centrally located in the community, acting as a neighborhood hub that emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and student engagement during these critical formative years.

As part of the Waukegan school system, Daniel Webster Middle School typically prioritizes inclusive education and the integration of technology to support modern learning standards. The school’s mission generally aligns with the broader district goals of fostering an equitable environment where students from various backgrounds can achieve academic success. By offering a blend of core academic subjects and extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to help students navigate their adolescent growth while building the necessary skills to transition successfully into the district's high school programs.
493
Total Students
44.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edith M Smith Middle School
Demographic Student Count
White19
Hispanic403
Black53
Asian3
Two or More11
American Indian3
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    403 (81.7%)
  • Black
    53 (10.8%)
  • White
    19 (3.9%)
  • Two or More
    11 (2.2%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.6%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Waukegan CUSD 60
Phone: (224)303-2760
Website: http://smith.wps60.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 493
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 6 158
Grade 7 170
Grade 8 165

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Edith M Smith Middle School
Grade Student Count
Grade 6158
Grade 7170
Grade 8165
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Edith M Smith Middle School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female23948.5%
Male25451.5%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)