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#2759 of 3,813 schools in IL
Peter J Palombi School
Middle School · Lake Villa Ccsd 41 · Lake Villa, IL
A Lake Villa Ccsd 41 middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
133 McKinley Ave, Lake Villa, IL 60046
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 29% proficient (2022)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Peter J Palombi School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 29% 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 52% (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
44.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Peter J Palombi School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average605/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lake Villa), 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
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round Lake Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 788 | Compare → |
| Millburn Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 6–8 | 3.7 mi | 394 | Compare → |
| Magee Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 6–8 | 3.8 mi | 638 | Compare → |
| Gavin South Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 5–8 | 4.2 mi | 292 | 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.
Lake Villa Ccsd 41
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,776NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Peter J Palombi School is listed in Lake Villa CCSD 41; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Peter J Palombi School
Peter J Palombi School is a public middle school in Lake Villa, IL, part of Lake Villa Ccsd 41, serving approximately 851 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,759 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Peter J Palombi School
What grades does Peter J Palombi School serve?
Peter J Palombi School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Peter J Palombi School?
Peter J Palombi School has an enrollment of approximately 851 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peter J Palombi School?
The student-teacher ratio at Peter J Palombi School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Peter J Palombi School rank in IL?
Peter J Palombi School ranks #2,759 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Peter J Palombi School's MySchoolScout rating?
Peter J Palombi School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Peter J Palombi School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Peter J Palombi School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Peter J Palombi School a charter school?
No, Peter J Palombi School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Peter J Palombi School a Title I school?
No, Peter J Palombi School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Peter J Palombi School?
44.8% of students at Peter J Palombi 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
- 851
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.3%
- Phone
- (847) 356-2118
- 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
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