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Matthews Middle School
Middle School · Wauconda Cusd 118 · Island Lake, IL
A Wauconda Cusd 118 middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3500 Darrell Rd., Island Lake, IL 60042
- Math 16% proficient (2021)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Matthews Middle School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 60% (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
46%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Matthews Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average589/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Island 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
$94,613
Median home value
$244,000
Median rent
$1,826/mo
College educated
27.1%
Homeownership
81.8%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60042; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wauconda Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 505 | Compare → |
| Prairie Grove Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 5–8 | 4.4 mi | 345 | Compare → |
| Cary JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 6–8 | 4.6 mi | 745 | 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.
Wauconda Cusd 118
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $19,309NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Matthews Middle School is listed in Wauconda CUSD 118; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Matthews Middle School
Matthews Middle School is a public middle school in Island Lake, IL, part of Wauconda Cusd 118, serving approximately 467 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,371 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Matthews Middle School
What grades does Matthews Middle School serve?
Matthews Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Matthews Middle School?
Matthews Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 467 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Matthews Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Matthews Middle School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Matthews Middle School rank in IL?
Matthews Middle School ranks #2,371 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Matthews Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Matthews Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Matthews Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Matthews Middle School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Matthews Middle School a charter school?
No, Matthews Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Matthews Middle School a Title I school?
No, Matthews Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Matthews Middle School?
46.0% of students at Matthews 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
- 467
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.3%
- Phone
- (847) 526-6210
- Area population (ZIP 60042)
- 8,630
- Area average commute
- 31 min
- Area median age
- 40
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 60042; 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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