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7.7avg / 10

Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96 School District

School District · Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Students: 3,496
Teachers (FTE): 245
Estimated Scores: 14%

Avg Rating

7.7

out of 10

Schools

7

5 elem, 2 mid

Enrollment

3,496

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.3:1

How this district compares

Illinois rank

#88 of 637

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.3

above Illinois avg

Per-pupil spending

$22,281

+$5,591 vs Illinois median

District size

3,496 students

Much larger than Illinois median

The short answer

Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96 ranks #88 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96's schools with real test data average 7.6/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Woodlawn Middle School (8.7/10), Twin Groves Middle School (8.3/10), and Kildeer Countryside Elem School (7.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Woodlawn Middle School

STAAR proficiency rose +10.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Woodlawn Middle School8.7 / 10
2Twin Groves Middle School8.3 / 10
3Kildeer Countryside Elem School7.6 / 10
4Prairie Elementary School7.3 / 10
5Country Meadows Elem School7.1 / 10
6Ivy Hall Elementary School6.9 / 10

See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96

Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96 is a Buffalo Grove, Illinois school district serving 7 schools.The district educates 3,496 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.3:1. District-level spending was $22,281 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 7.7/10, Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Woodlawn Middle School, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.

In standardized testing, Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96 students show an average math proficiency of 71.8% and ELA proficiency of 72.5%.

The district includes 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools.

District Map

Schools in Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency71.8%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency72.5%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96 with test data.

District Details

State
Illinois
City
Buffalo Grove
Total Enrollment
3,496
Teachers (FTE)
245
District spending per student
$22,281NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
3.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96?

Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96 has 7 schools in total — 5 elementary, 2 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96?

The average composite rating for Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96 is 7.7/10. 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 Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96?

Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96's district-level spending was $22,281 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 Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96?

The average student-teacher ratio in Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96 is 14.3:1.

What is the top-rated school in Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96?

Woodlawn Middle School is the highest-rated school in Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96 with a composite score of 8.7/10.

What are the test scores in Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96?

Across schools in Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96 with test data, the average math proficiency is 71.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 72.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96 compare to other districts in Illinois?

Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96 has an average school rating of 7.7/10 across 7 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
7.7/10
Math Proficiency
71.8%
ELA Proficiency
72.5%

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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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