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#2459 of 3,813 schools in IL
Cotton Creek School
Elementary School · Wauconda Cusd 118 · Island Lake, IL
A Wauconda Cusd 118 elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
545 Newport Ct, Island Lake, IL 60042
- Math 17% proficient (2021)
- Reading 34% proficient (2022)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cotton Creek School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 55 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 34% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 51% (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
39.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cotton Creek School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average589/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Island Lake), 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
$94,613
Median home value
$244,000
Median rent
$1,826/mo
College educated
27.1%
Homeownership
81.8%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60042; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Crown SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–5 | 2.6 mi | 817 | Compare → |
| Prairie Grove Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–4 | 3.1 mi | 533 | Compare → |
| Da Vinci Waldorf SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–8 | 3.2 mi | 80 | Compare → |
| Wauconda Grade SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 3.4 mi | 413 | Compare → |
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.
Wauconda Cusd 118
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $19,309NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cotton Creek School is listed in Wauconda CUSD 118; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cotton Creek School
Cotton Creek School is a public elementary school in Island Lake, IL, part of Wauconda Cusd 118, serving approximately 598 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,459 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cotton Creek School
What grades does Cotton Creek School serve?
Cotton Creek School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Cotton Creek School?
Cotton Creek School has an enrollment of approximately 598 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cotton Creek School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cotton Creek School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cotton Creek School rank in IL?
Cotton Creek School ranks #2,459 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Cotton Creek School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cotton Creek School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Cotton Creek School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cotton Creek School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cotton Creek School a charter school?
No, Cotton Creek School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cotton Creek School a Title I school?
No, Cotton Creek School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cotton Creek School?
39.8% of students at Cotton Creek 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 598
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- McHenry County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.6%
- Phone
- (847) 526-4700
- Area population (ZIP 60042)
- 8,630
- Area average commute
- 31 min
- Area median age
- 40
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 60042; 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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