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Grass Lake Elem School

Elementary School · Grass Lake Sd 36 · Antioch, IL

A Grass Lake Sd 36 elementary school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.

26177 W Grass Lake Rd, Antioch, IL 60002

  • Math 22% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2022)
  • 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.5Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.71 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-22.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile36th
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.5:1
District spending per student$26,326
Chronic Absenteeism26.8%

Students at Grass Lake Elem School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency22%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 55 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 32% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2022
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 50% (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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The neighborhood

Where Grass Lake Elem 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 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average570/100K

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

$109,047

Median home value

$287,800

Median rent

$1,176/mo

College educated

37.6%

Homeownership

80.7%

Poverty rate

7.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60002; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Grass Lake Sd 36

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$26,326NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Grass Lake Elem School is listed in Grass Lake SD 36; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Grass Lake Elem School

Grass Lake Elem School is a public elementary school in Antioch, IL, part of Grass Lake Sd 36, serving approximately 179 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,263 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Grass Lake Elem School

What grades does Grass Lake Elem School serve?

Grass Lake Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Grass Lake Elem School?

Grass Lake Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 179 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Grass Lake Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Grass Lake Elem School is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Grass Lake Elem School rank in IL?

Grass Lake Elem School ranks #2,263 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Grass Lake Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Grass Lake Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Grass Lake Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Grass Lake Elem School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Grass Lake Elem School a charter school?

No, Grass Lake Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Grass Lake Elem School a Title I school?

No, Grass Lake Elem School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
179
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Lake County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.8%
Area population (ZIP 60002)
24,396
Area average commute
32.5 min
Area median age
40.9
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 60002; 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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