Waukegan Cusd 60 School District
School District · Waukegan, Illinois
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
22
15 elem, 5 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
13,666
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
22
15 elem, 5 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
13,666
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Evaluating Waukegan Cusd 60?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Waukegan Cusd 60 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.
Little Fort Elem School
Waukegan · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Greenwood Elem School
Waukegan · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
John S Clark Elem School
Waukegan · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#542 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.2
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 #542 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Waukegan Cusd 60's schools with real test data average 5.0/10 across 21 schools. Its top-rated schools are Little Fort Elem School (7.2/10), Greenwood Elem School (6.9/10), and John S Clark Elem School (6.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.2/10 despite 75% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.2 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 Waukegan Cusd 60 schools.
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.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Little Fort Elem School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Greenwood Elem School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 3 | John S Clark Elem School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 4 | H R Mccall Elem School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Carman-buckner Elem School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Glen Flora Elem School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Whittier Elem School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 8 | John R Lewis Middle School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Andrew Cooke Magnet Elem School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Hyde Park Elem School | 5.3 / 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 5.0/10, Waukegan Cusd 60 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Little Fort Elem School, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Waukegan Cusd 60 students show an average math proficiency of 32.7% and ELA proficiency of 28.7%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Waukegan Cusd 60 with test data.
Schools in Waukegan Cusd 60
22 schoolsElementary Schools15
Middle Schools5
High Schools1
Other Schools1
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 5.0/10. 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?
Little Fort Elem School is the highest-rated school in Waukegan Cusd 60 with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in Waukegan Cusd 60?
Across schools in Waukegan Cusd 60 with test data, the average math proficiency is 32.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 28.7%. 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 5.0/10 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
- 5.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 32.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 28.7%
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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