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#2417 of 3,813 schools in IL
Kenyon Woods Middle School
Middle School · Sd U-46 · South Elgin, IL
A Sd U-46 middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
1515 Raymond St, South Elgin, IL 60177
- Math 45% proficient (2021)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kenyon Woods Middle School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 53% (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
32.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kenyon Woods Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated860/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (South Elgin), 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
$123,700
Median home value
$296,200
Median rent
$1,612/mo
College educated
38.5%
Homeownership
81.2%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60177; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Sd U-46
- Schools in district
- 56
- Rank in district
- #17 of 51
- District spending per student
- $19,216NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kenyon Woods Middle School is listed in SD U-46; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kenyon Woods Middle School
Kenyon Woods Middle School is a public middle school in South Elgin, IL, part of Sd U-46, serving approximately 853 students in grades 7th-8th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,417 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kenyon Woods Middle School
What grades does Kenyon Woods Middle School serve?
Kenyon Woods Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Kenyon Woods Middle School?
Kenyon Woods Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 853 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kenyon Woods Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kenyon Woods Middle School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kenyon Woods Middle School rank in IL?
Kenyon Woods Middle School ranks #2,417 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Kenyon Woods Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kenyon Woods Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Kenyon Woods Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kenyon Woods Middle School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Kenyon Woods Middle School a charter school?
No, Kenyon Woods Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kenyon Woods Middle School a Title I school?
No, Kenyon Woods Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kenyon Woods Middle School?
32.6% of students at Kenyon Woods Middle 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 853
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Kane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.0%
- Phone
- (847) 289-6685
- Area population (ZIP 60177)
- 24,030
- Area average commute
- 28.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.5
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 60177; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
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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