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#1376 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 36% in state
Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch
Middle School · Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 · Crystal Lake, IL
A Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
170 N Oak St, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
- Math 33% proficient (2021)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
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 59% (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 26 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat 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
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lundahl Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 794 | Compare → |
| Hannah Beardsley Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 831 | Compare → |
| Prairie Grove Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 5–8 | 3.9 mi | 345 | 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.
Crystal Lake Ccsd 47
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #6 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
Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch is listed in Crystal Lake CCSD 47; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch
Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch is a public middle school in Crystal Lake, IL, part of Crystal Lake Ccsd 47, serving approximately 759 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,376 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch
What grades does Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch serve?
Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch?
Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch has an enrollment of approximately 759 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch rank in IL?
Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch ranks #1,376 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch a charter school?
No, Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch a Title I school?
No, Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch?
26.7% of students at Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch 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
- 759
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 64
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- McHenry County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.1%
- Phone
- (815) 459-9210
- 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
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