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6.0 avg / 10

Wauconda Cusd 118 School District

School District · Wauconda, Illinois

Students: 4,280
Teachers (FTE): 320

Avg Rating

6.0

out of 10

Schools

6

3 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,309

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.4:1

How this district compares

Illinois rank

#379 of 637

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.3

below Illinois avg

Per-pupil spending

$19,309

+$2,619 vs Illinois median

District size

4,280 students

Much larger than Illinois median

About Wauconda Cusd 118

Wauconda Cusd 118 is a Wauconda, Illinois school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 4,280 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.4:1. The district invests $19,309 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.0/10, Wauconda Cusd 118 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Wauconda High School, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.

In standardized testing, Wauconda Cusd 118 students show an average math proficiency of 26.6% and ELA proficiency of 33.5%.

The district includes 3 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Wauconda Cusd 118, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 26.6%
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ELA Proficiency 33.5%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Wauconda Cusd 118 with test data.

District Details

City
Wauconda
Total Enrollment
4,280
Teachers (FTE)
320
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Wauconda Cusd 118?

Wauconda Cusd 118 has 6 schools in total — 3 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 Wauconda Cusd 118?

The average composite rating for Wauconda Cusd 118 is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Wauconda Cusd 118?

Wauconda Cusd 118 spends $19,309 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Wauconda Cusd 118?

The average student-teacher ratio in Wauconda Cusd 118 is 13.4:1.

What is the top-rated school in Wauconda Cusd 118?

Wauconda High School is the highest-rated school in Wauconda Cusd 118 with a composite score of 7.1/10.

What are the test scores in Wauconda Cusd 118?

Across schools in Wauconda Cusd 118 with test data, the average math proficiency is 26.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 33.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Wauconda Cusd 118 compare to other districts in Illinois?

Wauconda Cusd 118 has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 6 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.0/10
Math Proficiency
26.6%
ELA Proficiency
33.5%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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