Excellent
#286 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 8% in state
Lake Zurich Middle - S Campus
Middle School · Lake Zurich Cusd 95 · Lake Zurich, IL
A Lake Zurich Cusd 95 middle school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
435 W Cuba Rd, Lake Zurich, IL 60047
- Math 41% proficient (2021)
- Reading 66% proficient (2022)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lake Zurich Middle - S Campus score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 16 points since 2019, reaching 66% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 67% (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
15.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lake Zurich Middle - S Campus 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 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,288/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lake Zurich), 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
$173,043
Median home value
$510,000
Median rent
$1,817/mo
College educated
67.1%
Homeownership
89.2%
Poverty rate
2.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60047; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington Middle Sch StationEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 948 | Compare → |
| Lake Zurich Middle - N CampusEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 6–8 | 3.5 mi | 699 | Compare → |
| Walter R Sundling JR High SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 7–8 | 3.6 mi | 614 | Compare → |
| Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie CmpsEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 6–8 | 3.7 mi | 944 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lake Zurich Cusd 95
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 of 8
- District spending per student
- $20,006NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lake Zurich Middle - S Campus is listed in Lake Zurich CUSD 95; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lake Zurich Middle - S Campus
Lake Zurich Middle - S Campus is a public middle school in Lake Zurich, IL, part of Lake Zurich Cusd 95, serving approximately 604 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #286 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lake Zurich Middle - S Campus
What grades does Lake Zurich Middle - S Campus serve?
Lake Zurich Middle - S Campus serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Lake Zurich Middle - S Campus?
Lake Zurich Middle - S Campus has an enrollment of approximately 604 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Zurich Middle - S Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Zurich Middle - S Campus is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lake Zurich Middle - S Campus rank in IL?
Lake Zurich Middle - S Campus ranks #286 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Lake Zurich Middle - S Campus's MySchoolScout rating?
Lake Zurich Middle - S Campus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Lake Zurich Middle - S Campus?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake Zurich Middle - S Campus has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lake Zurich Middle - S Campus a charter school?
No, Lake Zurich Middle - S Campus is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lake Zurich Middle - S Campus a Title I school?
No, Lake Zurich Middle - S Campus is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lake Zurich Middle - S Campus?
15.9% of students at Lake Zurich Middle - S Campus 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 604
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.2%
- Phone
- (847) 540-7070
- Area population (ZIP 60047)
- 44,100
- Area average commute
- 31.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
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 · 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 60047; 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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