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Waukegan Cusd 60 School District

School District · Waukegan, Illinois

Students: 13,666
Teachers (FTE): 909
Estimated Scores: 5%

Avg Rating

5.1

out of 10

Schools

22

15 elem, 5 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

13,666

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

How this district compares

Illinois rank

#570 of 637

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.3

below Illinois avg

Per-pupil spending

$21,843

+$5,153 vs Illinois median

District size

13,666 students

Much larger than Illinois median

The short answer

Waukegan Cusd 60 ranks #570 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Waukegan Cusd 60's schools with real test data average 5.1/10 across 21 schools. Its top-rated schools are Andrew Cooke Magnet Elem School (9.3/10), John S Clark Elem School (8.5/10), and Greenwood Elem School (6.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds
John S Clark Elem School

Rates 8.5/10 despite 71% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 3.1 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 Waukegan Cusd 60 schools.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Andrew Cooke Magnet Elem School

STAAR proficiency rose +17.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Waukegan Cusd 60 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Waukegan Cusd 60

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (21 of 22). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Andrew Cooke Magnet Elem School9.3 / 10
2John S Clark Elem School8.5 / 10
3Greenwood Elem School6.9 / 10
4Hyde Park Elem School6.6 / 10
5Little Fort Elem School6.5 / 10
6Washington Elem School6.3 / 10
7H R Mccall Elem School5.7 / 10
8Glenwood Elementary School5.4 / 10
9John R Lewis Middle School5.3 / 10
10Carman-Buckner Elem School4.6 / 10

See all 22 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Waukegan Cusd 60

Waukegan Cusd 60 is a Waukegan, Illinois school district serving 22 schools.The district educates 13,666 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. District-level spending was $21,843 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 5.1/10, Waukegan Cusd 60 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Andrew Cooke Magnet Elem School, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.

In standardized testing, Waukegan Cusd 60 students show an average math proficiency of 23.9% and ELA proficiency of 23.9%.

The district includes 15 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Waukegan Cusd 60, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency23.9%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency23.9%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Waukegan Cusd 60 with test data.

District Details

State
Illinois
City
Waukegan
Total Enrollment
13,666
Teachers (FTE)
909
District spending per student
$21,843NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
18.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Waukegan Cusd 60?

Waukegan Cusd 60 has 22 schools in total — 15 elementary, 5 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Waukegan Cusd 60?

The average composite rating for Waukegan Cusd 60 is 5.1/10. 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 Waukegan Cusd 60?

Waukegan Cusd 60's district-level spending was $21,843 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 Waukegan Cusd 60?

The average student-teacher ratio in Waukegan Cusd 60 is 15:1.

What is the top-rated school in Waukegan Cusd 60?

Andrew Cooke Magnet Elem School is the highest-rated school in Waukegan Cusd 60 with a composite score of 9.3/10.

What are the test scores in Waukegan Cusd 60?

Across schools in Waukegan Cusd 60 with test data, the average math proficiency is 23.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 23.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Waukegan Cusd 60 compare to other districts in Illinois?

Waukegan Cusd 60 has an average school rating of 5.1/10 across 22 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
5.1/10
Math Proficiency
23.9%
ELA Proficiency
23.9%

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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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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