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#405 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 11% in state

Millburn Middle School

Middle School · Millburn Ccsd 24 · Lindenhurst, IL

A Millburn Ccsd 24 middle school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

640 Freedom Way, Lindenhurst, IL 60046

  • Math 52% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 45% proficient (2022)
  • 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.49 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.1Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency49% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+8.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile85th
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.1:1
District spending per student$19,695
Chronic Absenteeism15.7%

Students at Millburn Middle School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency52%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
96%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
96%
2011
Math
97%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
76%
2014
Math
53%
ELA
60%
2015
Math
55%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
53%
ELA
54%
2017
Math
53%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
56%
ELA
59%
2019
Math
56%
ELA
59%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
40%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
40%
2022
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 65% (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

19.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Millburn 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 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Low188/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lindenhurst), 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

$122,376

Median home value

$282,500

Median rent

$1,645/mo

College educated

42%

Homeownership

81.9%

Poverty rate

4.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60046; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

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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.

Millburn Ccsd 24

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$19,695NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Millburn Middle School is listed in Millburn CCSD 24; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Millburn Middle School

Millburn Middle School is a public middle school in Lindenhurst, IL, part of Millburn Ccsd 24, serving approximately 394 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #405 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Millburn Middle School

What grades does Millburn Middle School serve?

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

How many students attend Millburn Middle School?

Millburn Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 394 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Millburn Middle School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Millburn Middle School rank in IL?

Millburn Middle School ranks #405 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Millburn Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Millburn Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Millburn Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Millburn Middle School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Millburn Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Millburn Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

19.5% of students at Millburn 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
394
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Lake County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.7%
Area population (ZIP 60046)
34,708
Area average commute
33.9 min
Area median age
38.3
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 60046; this does not measure the attendance area.

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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