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Bryan Middle School

111 W Butterfield Rd, Elmhurst, IL 60126Elmhurst SD 205 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
707
Students
Total enrolled
$28,817
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 101% vs nat'l
13.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 10% vs nat'l
54/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 707 students in grades 06–08 in Elmhurst, Illinois.
101% above average funding
District spends $28,817 per pupil, 101% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 54th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Bryan Middle School is a large middle in Elmhurst, Illinois, serving grades 06–08 with 707 students. The district invests $28,817 per student — 101% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 7% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Bryan Middle School

707
Total Students
13.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
7%
Free Lunch
51
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
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2
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12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution358 male · 349 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility7%
National avg 52% · 51 students
Student Composition
79%
Asian7%
White79%
Hispanic / Latino7%
Black1%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 171397001740

Academic Outcomes at Bryan Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
54
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 54th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 90th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 60126

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$28,817Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$28,817
State avg
$20,102
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$12,680
Student Support$5,475
Administration$3,458
Operations$4,323
Other$2,882
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $28,817 spent per student, an estimated $12,766 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
25%
72%
State government
24.5%
Local (property tax)
72.3%
Federal programs
3.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $28,817/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 7% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Hawthorne Elem SchoolLincoln Elem SchoolConrad Fischer Elem SchoolJackson Elem School
+4 more
↓
Middle
Sandburg Middle SchoolChurchville Middle School
↓
High School
York Comm High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyDuPage County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictElmhurst SD 205 →
Phone: (630)617-2350
NCES ID: 171397001740
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Elmhurst seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Elmhurst SD 205
High
York Comm High School
2,707 students · 09–12
● 54 opp18% FRL
Mid
Sandburg Middle School
618 students · 06–08
● 54 opp7% FRL
Elem
Hawthorne Elem School
582 students · KG–05
● 54 opp5% FRL
Elem
Lincoln Elem School
510 students · KG–05
● 54 opp4% FRL
Mid
Churchville Middle School
486 students · 06–08
● 54 opp44% FRL
Elem
Conrad Fischer Elem School
479 students · KG–05
● 54 opp60% FRL
Elem
Jackson Elem School
449 students · KG–05
● 54 opp6% FRL
Elem
Emerson Elem School
439 students · KG–05
● 54 opp12% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
111 W Butterfield Rd, Elmhurst, IL 60126
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.