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Jack Benny Middle School

1401 Montesano Ave, Waukegan, IL, 60087

Ranked 1000 of 1380 in Illinois

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Jack Benny Middle School

1401 Montesano Ave, Waukegan, IL, 60087

About Jack Benny Middle School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 4%
Reading 8%
State average proficiency is 4% in Math and 8% in Reading.
18
Full-time Teachers
28 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
506
Total Students
$66456
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 4.55%
Asian 4.74%
Hispanic 76.88%
Black 9.68%
Two+ Races 2.77%
Native Am. 1.38%
White
4.55%
Asian
4.74%
Hispanic
76.88%
Black
9.68%
Two+ Races
2.77%
Native Am.
1.38%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 506
47.43%
240 Female
52.57%
266 Male

Student Population

506 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 28 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

253 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Jack Benny Middle School Contact Information

Address

1401 Montesano Ave, Waukegan, IL, 60087

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Phone

(224) 303-2470

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Robotics & STEM
at Jack Benny Middle School

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More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:20 AM - 2:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:05 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Students at Jack Benny Middle School are gearing up for a host of end-of-year activities. In May 2026, there will be grade-level picnics for 6th, 7th and 8th graders. A trip to Six Flags for the 8th graders is also planned for May 15. The school is also encouraging parents to participate in the 5Essentials Survey and has opened online ordering of the school yearbook through mid-April.

FAQ

Q1. What sets Jack Benny Middle School apart from many of the other nearby campuses?

Ans. Jack Benny Middle School uses team-based learning groups that create closer connections between teachers and students during the school year.

Q2. What is the method of teaching science lessons at Jack Benny Middle School?

Ans. Jack Benny Middle School students regularly take part in experiments, observation work, and guided demonstrations on science topics.

Q3. Jack Benny Middle School has systems to help students stay organized.

Ans. At Jack Benny Middle School students have planning check-ins where they go over their homework responsibilities and get the materials ready for upcoming assignments.

Q4. What kinds of programs do students participate in at Jack Benny Middle School?

Ans. Students at Jack Benny Middle School can participate in media activities that include announcements, creative projects and presentations of school news.

Q5. How do families monitor assignments at Jack Benny Middle School?

Ans. Jack Benny Middle School families are able to use assignment sites to check homework updates and upcoming due dates during each grading period.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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