Excellent
#165 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 4% in state
Learn John Kathy Schreiber Chrtr
Elementary School · Learn John and Kathy Schreiber Ch · Waukegan, IL
A charter elementary school in Waukegan, IL serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
1200 W Glen Flora Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085
- Math 12% proficient (2021)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Learn John Kathy Schreiber Chrtr score 20% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 17 points across the 8-year record (2015–2022) and has held near 27% recently.
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2015-2021) · reading/ELA 20% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 15 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Learn John Kathy Schreiber Chrtr 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 63Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- 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
$64,330
Median home value
$164,800
Median rent
$1,133/mo
College educated
18.7%
Homeownership
46.6%
Poverty rate
17.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60085; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Flora Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–5 | 0.3 mi | 458 | Compare → |
| St Anastasia Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 194 | Compare → |
| Whittier Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 416 | Compare → |
| Lions Math and Science Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 66 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Learn John and Kathy Schreiber Ch
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- This value was not reported by the source.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Learn John Kathy Schreiber Chrtr is listed in LEARN John and Kathy Schreiber Ch; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Learn John Kathy Schreiber Chrtr
Learn John Kathy Schreiber Chrtr is a public elementary school in Waukegan, IL, part of Learn John and Kathy Schreiber Ch, serving approximately 476 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #165 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Learn John Kathy Schreiber Chrtr
What grades does Learn John Kathy Schreiber Chrtr serve?
Learn John Kathy Schreiber Chrtr serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Learn John Kathy Schreiber Chrtr?
Learn John Kathy Schreiber Chrtr has an enrollment of approximately 476 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Learn John Kathy Schreiber Chrtr?
The student-teacher ratio at Learn John Kathy Schreiber Chrtr is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Learn John Kathy Schreiber Chrtr rank in IL?
Learn John Kathy Schreiber Chrtr ranks #165 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Learn John Kathy Schreiber Chrtr's MySchoolScout rating?
Learn John Kathy Schreiber Chrtr has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Learn John Kathy Schreiber Chrtr?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Learn John Kathy Schreiber Chrtr has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is Learn John Kathy Schreiber Chrtr a charter school?
Yes, Learn John Kathy Schreiber Chrtr is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Learn John Kathy Schreiber Chrtr a Title I school?
No, Learn John Kathy Schreiber Chrtr is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Learn John Kathy Schreiber Chrtr?
71.4% of students at Learn John Kathy Schreiber Chrtr 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 476
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.4%
- Phone
- (847) 377-0690
- Area population (ZIP 60085)
- 72,763
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
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 60085; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2021, multi-year average, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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