Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 School District
School District · Crystal Lake, Illinois
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
12
9 elem, 3 mid
Enrollment
7,033
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
12
9 elem, 3 mid
Enrollment
7,033
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#402 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,871
+$181 vs Illinois median
District size
7,033 students
Much larger than Illinois median
The short answer
Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 ranks #402 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Crystal Lake Ccsd 47's schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 12 schools. Its top-rated schools are South Elem School (8.4/10), Glacier Ridge Elementary School (7.6/10), and Hannah Beardsley Middle School (7.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.4/10 despite 29% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.0 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +12.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Crystal Lake Ccsd 47
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (12 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Elem School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Glacier Ridge Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Hannah Beardsley Middle School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 4 | North Elem School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch | 7.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Lundahl Middle School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Woods Creek Elementary School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Indian Prairie Elem School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Coventry Elem School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 10 | West Elem School | 5.0 / 10 |
See all 12 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Crystal Lake Ccsd 47
Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 is a Crystal Lake, Illinois school district serving 12 schools.The district educates 7,033 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.9:1. District-level spending was $16,871 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.1/10, Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is South Elem School, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 students show an average math proficiency of 45.2% and ELA proficiency of 48.9%.
The district includes 9 elementary schools, 3 middle schools.
District Map
Schools in Crystal Lake Ccsd 47, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 with test data.
Schools in Crystal Lake Ccsd 47
12 schoolsElementary Schools9
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Crystal Lake
- Total Enrollment
- 7,033
- Teachers (FTE)
- 545
- District spending per student
- $16,871NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 5.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Crystal Lake Ccsd 47?
Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 has 12 schools in total — 9 elementary, 3 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Crystal Lake Ccsd 47?
The average composite rating for Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Crystal Lake Ccsd 47?
Crystal Lake Ccsd 47's district-level spending was $16,871 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Crystal Lake Ccsd 47?
The average student-teacher ratio in Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 is 12.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Crystal Lake Ccsd 47?
South Elem School is the highest-rated school in Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Crystal Lake Ccsd 47?
Across schools in Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 with test data, the average math proficiency is 45.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 12 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Illinois by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 45.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 48.9%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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