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#3469 of 3,813 schools in IL

Chauncey H Duker School

Elementary School · Mchenry Ccsd 15 · Mchenry, IL

A Mchenry Ccsd 15 elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3711 W Kane Ave, Mchenry, IL 60050

  • Math 9% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 17% proficient (2022)
  • 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.2Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-6.71 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.8Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency9% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency13% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)27% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-14.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile19th
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.4:1
District spending per student$20,259
Chronic Absenteeism14.7%

Students at Chauncey H Duker School score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency9%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 17% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
89%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
80%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
61%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
61%
ELA
58%
2014
Math
16%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
20%
ELA
35%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
34%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
38%
2018
Math
16%
ELA
31%
2019
Math
16%
ELA
31%
2020*
Math
9%
ELA
20%
2021*
Math
9%
ELA
20%
2022
ELA
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 45% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

48.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Chauncey H Duker 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 58Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 54Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated714/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mchenry), 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

$86,315

Median home value

$244,500

Median rent

$1,522/mo

College educated

25%

Homeownership

74.4%

Poverty rate

5.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60050; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Landmark Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.1K–50.5 mi193Compare →
Montini Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition5.8privateK–80.8 mi189Compare →
Riverwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.3K–51.6 mi615Compare →
Valley View Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.4K–53.0 mi508Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Mchenry Ccsd 15

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#7 of 8
District spending per student
$20,259NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Chauncey H Duker School is listed in McHenry CCSD 15; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Chauncey H Duker School

Chauncey H Duker School is a public elementary school in Mchenry, IL, part of Mchenry Ccsd 15, serving approximately 421 students in grades 4th-5th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,469 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Chauncey H Duker School

What grades does Chauncey H Duker School serve?

Chauncey H Duker School serves students in grades 4th through 5th.

How many students attend Chauncey H Duker School?

Chauncey H Duker School has an enrollment of approximately 421 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Chauncey H Duker School?

The student-teacher ratio at Chauncey H Duker School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Chauncey H Duker School rank in IL?

Chauncey H Duker School ranks #3,469 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Chauncey H Duker School's MySchoolScout rating?

Chauncey H Duker School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Chauncey H Duker School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Chauncey H Duker School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Chauncey H Duker School a charter school?

No, Chauncey H Duker School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Chauncey H Duker School a Title I school?

No, Chauncey H Duker School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chauncey H Duker School?

48.7% of students at Chauncey H Duker 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
4th – 5th
Enrollment
421
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
McHenry County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.7%
Area population (ZIP 60050)
31,870
Area average commute
29.8 min
Area median age
42.9
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 60050; this does not measure the attendance area.

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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