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Lundahl Middle School

Middle School · Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 · Crystal Lake, IL

A Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

560 Nash Rd, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

  • Math 24% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2022)
  • 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.0Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.88 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.8Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile41th
Resources & Environment7.1Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.5:1
District spending per student$16,871
Chronic Absenteeism19%

Students at Lundahl Middle School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency24%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 19 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
94%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
91%
2012
Math
79%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
80%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
44%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
44%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
41%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
38%
ELA
44%
2018
Math
40%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
40%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
24%
ELA
38%
2021*
Math
24%
ELA
38%
2022
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 58% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

37%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Lundahl Middle 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 51Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,215/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Crystal Lake), 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

$104,657

Median home value

$296,100

Median rent

$1,429/mo

College educated

41.7%

Homeownership

80.6%

Poverty rate

6.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60014; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Richard F Bernotas Middle SchEnrollment path unverified6.86–81.5 mi759Compare →
Hannah Beardsley Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.06–82.2 mi831Compare →
Marlowe Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.66–84.2 mi1,237Compare →
Heineman Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.86–84.6 mi756Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Crystal Lake Ccsd 47

Schools in district
13
Rank in district
#10 of 12
District spending per student
$16,871NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lundahl Middle School is listed in Crystal Lake CCSD 47; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lundahl Middle School

Lundahl Middle School is a public middle school in Crystal Lake, IL, part of Crystal Lake Ccsd 47, serving approximately 794 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,592 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lundahl Middle School

What grades does Lundahl Middle School serve?

Lundahl Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Lundahl Middle School?

Lundahl Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 794 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lundahl Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lundahl Middle School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lundahl Middle School rank in IL?

Lundahl Middle School ranks #2,592 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Lundahl Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lundahl Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Lundahl Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lundahl Middle School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Lundahl Middle School a charter school?

No, Lundahl Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lundahl Middle School a Title I school?

No, Lundahl Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lundahl Middle School?

37.0% of students at Lundahl 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
794
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
59
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
McHenry County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.0%
Area population (ZIP 60014)
48,383
Area average commute
29.9 min
Area median age
39.9
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 60014; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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