Round Lake Cusd 116 School District
School District · Round Lake, Illinois
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,324
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,324
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Evaluating Round Lake Cusd 116?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Round Lake Cusd 116 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Raymond Ellis Elem School
Round Lake Beach · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Indian Hill Elem School
Round Lake Heights · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
W J Murphy Elem School
Round Lake Park · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#403 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$22,324
+$5,634 vs Illinois median
District size
6,190 students
Much larger than Illinois median
The short answer
Round Lake Cusd 116 ranks #403 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Round Lake Cusd 116's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Raymond Ellis Elem School (7.0/10), Indian Hill Elem School (6.4/10), and W J Murphy Elem School (6.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.0/10 despite 94% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.2 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 Round Lake Cusd 116 schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Round Lake Cusd 116
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raymond Ellis Elem School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Indian Hill Elem School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 3 | W J Murphy Elem School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Magee Middle School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Round Lake Senior High School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Round Lake Middle School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Round Lake Beach Elem School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Village Elementary School | 4.7 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Round Lake Cusd 116
Round Lake Cusd 116 is a Round Lake, Illinois school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 6,190 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.9:1. The district invests $22,324 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Round Lake Cusd 116 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Raymond Ellis Elem School, which has a composite score of 7.0/10.
In standardized testing, Round Lake Cusd 116 students show an average math proficiency of 30.6% and ELA proficiency of 28.6%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Round Lake Cusd 116, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Round Lake Cusd 116 with test data.
Schools in Round Lake Cusd 116
9 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Round Lake
- Total Enrollment
- 6,190
- Teachers (FTE)
- 518
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Round Lake Cusd 116?
Round Lake Cusd 116 has 9 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Round Lake Cusd 116?
The average composite rating for Round Lake Cusd 116 is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Round Lake Cusd 116?
Round Lake Cusd 116 spends $22,324 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Round Lake Cusd 116?
The average student-teacher ratio in Round Lake Cusd 116 is 11.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Round Lake Cusd 116?
Raymond Ellis Elem School is the highest-rated school in Round Lake Cusd 116 with a composite score of 7.0/10.
What are the test scores in Round Lake Cusd 116?
Across schools in Round Lake Cusd 116 with test data, the average math proficiency is 30.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 28.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Round Lake Cusd 116 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Round Lake Cusd 116 has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 9 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
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 30.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 28.6%
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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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