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#2483 of 3,813 schools in IL
Cambridge Lakes Charter School
School · Cusd 300 · Pingree Grove, IL
A Cusd 300 charter school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
900 Wester Blvd, Pingree Grove, IL 60140
- Math 23% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Cambridge Lakes Charter School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
10.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cambridge Lakes Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: Low167/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pingree Grove), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$114,675
Median home value
$316,900
Median rent
$1,379/mo
College educated
38.1%
Homeownership
88.4%
Poverty rate
4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60140; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvest Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9 | PK–12 | 4.8 mi | 444 | Compare → |
| Westminster Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3 | PK–12 | 5.0 mi | 304 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Cusd 300
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #20 of 27
- District spending per student
- $17,080NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cambridge Lakes Charter School is listed in CUSD 300; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cambridge Lakes Charter School
Cambridge Lakes Charter School is a public school in Pingree Grove, IL, part of Cusd 300, serving approximately 620 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,483 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cambridge Lakes Charter School
What grades does Cambridge Lakes Charter School serve?
Cambridge Lakes Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Cambridge Lakes Charter School?
Cambridge Lakes Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 620 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cambridge Lakes Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cambridge Lakes Charter School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cambridge Lakes Charter School rank in IL?
Cambridge Lakes Charter School ranks #2,483 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Cambridge Lakes Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cambridge Lakes Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cambridge Lakes Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cambridge Lakes Charter School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cambridge Lakes Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Cambridge Lakes Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Cambridge Lakes Charter School a Title I school?
No, Cambridge Lakes Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cambridge Lakes Charter School?
10.8% of students at Cambridge Lakes Charter School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 620
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Kane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.1%
- Phone
- (847) 464-4300
- Area population (ZIP 60140)
- 21,844
- Area average commute
- 31.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60140; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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