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#18 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 1% in state

Daniel Wright JR High School

Middle School · Lincolnshire-Prairieview SD 103

1370 N Riverwoods Rd, Lincolnshire, IL 60069

Enrollment

739

Student-Teacher

11.4:1

Score

9.7

Grades

6th – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Illinois schools

#18 of 3,813

In Lincolnshire

#1 of 4

public schools

In district

#1 of 3

Lincolnshire-Prairieview SD 103

Academic performance

9.9 / 10

Excellent

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Daniel Wright JR High School

9.7/10

Middle School in Lincolnshire · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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8.0/10

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9.3/10

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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. Daniel Wright JR High School serves approximately 739 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Daniel Wright JR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 out of 10 and ranks #18 of 3,813 schools in IL.

Structured state assessment records for Daniel Wright JR High School show 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares3.6 pts above IL schools
  • This school 9.7 · Excellent
  • IL avg 6.1

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.9 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.9Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency77% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency71% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency74% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+24.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile99th
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.4:1
Per-Pupil Spending$22,806
Chronic Absenteeism11.4%

Daniel Wright JR High School — Students at Daniel Wright JR High School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores IL EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 85.5% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 85.9% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
98%
ELA
97%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
97%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
93%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
78%
ELA
83%
2015
Math
76%
ELA
84%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
85%
2017
Math
81%
ELA
87%
2018
Math
83%
ELA
86%
2019
Math
83%
ELA
86%
2020*
Math
77%
ELA
73%
2021*
Math
77%
ELA
73%
2022
ELA
71%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.5/10.

How Daniel Wright JR High School Compares

See how Daniel Wright JR High School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
9.7/10
100th percentile in IL
Academic
9.9/10
Excellent
Growth
9.5/10
Excellent
Environment
9.7/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
11:1 student-teacher ratio
65 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
11.4%

Location

1370 N Riverwoods Rd, Lincolnshire, IL 60069

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Daniel Wright JR High School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Charles J Caruso Middle School (rated 9.4/10, 3.5 miles away, in nearby Deerfield), with a very similar rating. Another option is Twin Groves Middle School (rated 9.2/10, 3.4 miles away, in nearby Buffalo Grove), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Aptakisic Junior High School (rated 9.1/10, 3.3 miles away, in nearby Buffalo Grove), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Lincolnshire, see our Lincolnshire schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.6 mi
School Distance Rating
Laura B Sprague School Lincolnshire 1.1 mi 8.0
Half Day School Lincolnshire 1.7 mi 9.3
RIVERWOODS MONTESSORI SCHOOL Riverwoods 2.3 mi
Everett Elem School Lake Forest 1.7 mi 8.8
LAKE FOREST ACADEMY Lake Forest 2.6 mi 9.1
Adlai E Stevenson High School Lincolnshire 2.1 mi 9.5
SCHOOL OF ST MARY UPPER GRADE CENTER Lake Forest 2.1 mi 7.1
Vernon Hills High School Vernon Hills 2.4 mi 9.7
Bannockburn School Bannockburn 2.6 mi 9.7
Aptakisic Junior High School Buffalo Grove 3.3 mi 9.1
Meridian School Buffalo Grove 3.0 mi 8.9
Charles J Caruso Middle School Deerfield 3.5 mi 9.4
MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF LAKE FOREST Lake Forest 4.0 mi 6.4
Deerfield High School Deerfield 3.3 mi 9.6
Wilmot Elem School Deerfield 3.8 mi 9.5
Tripp School Buffalo Grove 3.9 mi 8.9
Twin Groves Middle School Buffalo Grove 3.4 mi 9.2
TORAH ACADEMY OF BUFFALO GROVE Buffalo Grove 4.3 mi
Rondout Elem School Lake Forest 4.6 mi 9.0
Hawthorn Sch for Young Learners Vernon Hills 3.6 mi 7.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 60069 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$157,366

Median Home Value

$569,900

Median Rent

$2,682/mo

Population

8,728

College Educated

72%

Homeownership

81.8%

Avg Commute

27.1 min

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Median Age

51.5

Similar Schools

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School Rating
Wood Oaks Jr High School Northbrook, IL 9.7
Alan B Shepard Middle School Deerfield, IL 9.4
Kennedy Junior High School Lisle, IL 9.4
McClure Jr High School Western Springs, IL 9.4
Northbrook Junior High School Northbrook, IL 9.4
Central School Glencoe, IL 9.3

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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
10 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
28 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

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%

District

Lincolnshire-Prairieview SD 103
District Enrollment
1,895
Schools in District
4
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,806
District Rank
#1 of 3

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