Excellent
#18 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 1% in state
Daniel Wright JR High School
Middle School · Lincolnshire-prairieview Sd 103 · Lincolnshire, IL
A Lincolnshire-prairieview Sd 103 middle school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1370 N Riverwoods Rd, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
- Math 77% proficient (2021)
- Reading 71% proficient (2022)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Daniel Wright JR High School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 71% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 86% (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).
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Where Daniel Wright JR High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated962/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lincolnshire), 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
$157,366
Median home value
$569,900
Median rent
$2,682/mo
College educated
72%
Homeownership
81.8%
Poverty rate
4.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60069; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aptakisic Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | 6–8 | 3.3 mi | 885 | Compare → |
| Twin Groves Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | 6–8 | 3.4 mi | 594 | Compare → |
| Charles J Caruso Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | 6–8 | 3.5 mi | 431 | Compare → |
| Hawthorn Middle School SouthEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 6–8 | 3.8 mi | 642 | 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.
Lincolnshire-prairieview Sd 103
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $22,806NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Daniel Wright JR High School is listed in Lincolnshire-Prairieview SD 103; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Daniel Wright JR High School
Daniel Wright JR High School is a public middle school in Lincolnshire, IL, part of Lincolnshire-prairieview Sd 103, serving approximately 739 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 out of 10 and ranks #18 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Daniel Wright JR High School
What grades does Daniel Wright JR High School serve?
Daniel Wright JR High School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Daniel Wright JR High School?
Daniel Wright JR High School has an enrollment of approximately 739 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Daniel Wright JR High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Daniel Wright JR High 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 Daniel Wright JR High School rank in IL?
Daniel Wright JR High School ranks #18 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Daniel Wright JR High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Daniel Wright JR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 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 Daniel Wright JR High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Daniel Wright JR High School has 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Daniel Wright JR High School a charter school?
No, Daniel Wright JR High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Daniel Wright JR High School a Title I school?
No, Daniel Wright JR High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 739
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.4%
- Phone
- (847) 295-1560
- Area population (ZIP 60069)
- 8,728
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 51.5
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 60069; 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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