Very Good
#1102 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 29% in state
Park West School
Middle School · Grayslake Ccsd 46 · Round Lake, IL
A Grayslake Ccsd 46 middle school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
400 W Townline Rd, Round Lake, IL 60073
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Park West School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (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
33.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Park West School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: Average687/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Round 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
$95,457
Median home value
$215,200
Median rent
$1,461/mo
College educated
26.7%
Homeownership
78.2%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60073; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magee Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 638 | Compare → |
| Westlake Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 221 | Compare → |
| Big Hollow Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 5–8 | 2.9 mi | 765 | Compare → |
| Grayslake Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 7–8 | 3.2 mi | 663 | 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.
Grayslake Ccsd 46
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #4 of 9
- District spending per student
- $17,861NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Park West School is listed in Grayslake CCSD 46; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Park West School
Park West School is a public middle school in Round Lake, IL, part of Grayslake Ccsd 46, serving approximately 299 students in grades 5th-8th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,102 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Park West School
What grades does Park West School serve?
Park West School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Park West School?
Park West School has an enrollment of approximately 299 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park West School?
The student-teacher ratio at Park West 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 Park West School rank in IL?
Park West School ranks #1,102 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Park West School's MySchoolScout rating?
Park West School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Park West School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Park West School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Park West School a charter school?
No, Park West School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Park West School a Title I school?
No, Park West School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Park West School?
33.1% of students at Park West 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 299
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.4%
- Phone
- (847) 201-7010
- Area population (ZIP 60073)
- 62,000
- Area average commute
- 31.2 min
- Area median age
- 34.4
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 60073; 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
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