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#1867 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 49% in state
H R Mccall Elem School
Elementary School · Waukegan Cusd 60 · Waukegan, IL
A Waukegan Cusd 60 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
3215 N McAree Rd, Waukegan, IL 60087
- Math 17% proficient (2021)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 18:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at H R Mccall Elem School score 22% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 35% (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
65.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where H R Mccall Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,072/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Waukegan), 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
$79,162
Median home value
$185,800
Median rent
$1,294/mo
College educated
18.5%
Homeownership
63.6%
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60087; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake County Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 136 | Compare → |
| Oak Crest SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 332 | Compare → |
| Little Fort Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 412 | Compare → |
| Oakdale Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 466 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Waukegan Cusd 60
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #4 of 22
- District spending per student
- $21,843NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
H R Mccall Elem School is listed in Waukegan CUSD 60; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About H R Mccall Elem School
H R Mccall Elem School is a public elementary school in Waukegan, IL, part of Waukegan Cusd 60, serving approximately 378 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,867 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about H R Mccall Elem School
What grades does H R Mccall Elem School serve?
H R Mccall Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend H R Mccall Elem School?
H R Mccall Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 378 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at H R Mccall Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at H R Mccall Elem School is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does H R Mccall Elem School rank in IL?
H R Mccall Elem School ranks #1,867 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is H R Mccall Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
H R Mccall Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 H R Mccall Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, H R Mccall Elem School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is H R Mccall Elem School a charter school?
No, H R Mccall Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is H R Mccall Elem School a Title I school?
No, H R Mccall Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for H R Mccall Elem School?
65.9% of students at H R Mccall Elem 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 378
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.2%
- Phone
- (224) 303-1760
- Area population (ZIP 60087)
- 27,428
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
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 60087; 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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