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Kaneland Mcdole Elem School

Elementary School · Kaneland Cusd 302 · Montgomery, IL

A Kaneland Cusd 302 elementary school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2901 Foxmoor Dr, Montgomery, IL 60538

  • Math 29% proficient (2019)
  • Reading 37% proficient (2022)
  • 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.5Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-6.1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency29% (2019 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency33% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-16.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile44th
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.8:1
District spending per student$19,612
Chronic Absenteeism12%

Students at Kaneland Mcdole Elem School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency29%(2019 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2019 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 54 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 37% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
86%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
91%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
64%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
71%
2014
Math
48%
ELA
46%
2015
Math
44%
ELA
38%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
44%
2017
Math
39%
ELA
36%
2018
Math
29%
ELA
34%
2019
Math
29%
ELA
34%
2022
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

Based on 23 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Kaneland Mcdole 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,036/100K

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

$92,064

Median home value

$253,900

Median rent

$1,845/mo

College educated

25.2%

Homeownership

79.5%

Poverty rate

8.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60538; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lakewood Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.4PK–50.9 mi762Compare →
Bristol Bay Elem SchEnrollment path unverified7.0K–61.8 mi628Compare →
Grande Reserve Elem SchEnrollment path unverified7.3K–62.6 mi688Compare →
Bristol Grade SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.9PK–32.9 mi266Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Kaneland Cusd 302

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#4 of 6
District spending per student
$19,612NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Kaneland Mcdole Elem School is listed in Kaneland CUSD 302; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kaneland Mcdole Elem School

Kaneland Mcdole Elem School is a public elementary school in Montgomery, IL, part of Kaneland Cusd 302, serving approximately 424 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,531 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kaneland Mcdole Elem School

What grades does Kaneland Mcdole Elem School serve?

Kaneland Mcdole Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Kaneland Mcdole Elem School?

Kaneland Mcdole Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 424 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kaneland Mcdole Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Kaneland Mcdole Elem School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kaneland Mcdole Elem School rank in IL?

Kaneland Mcdole Elem School ranks #2,531 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Kaneland Mcdole Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Kaneland Mcdole Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Kaneland Mcdole Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kaneland Mcdole Elem School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Kaneland Mcdole Elem School a charter school?

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

Is Kaneland Mcdole Elem School a Title I school?

No, Kaneland Mcdole Elem School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
424
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Kane County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.0%
Area population (ZIP 60538)
30,395
Area average commute
31.9 min
Area median age
35.6
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2019 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 60538; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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