Below Average
#3144 of 3,813 schools in IL
Stanton School
Middle School · Fox Lake Gsd 114 · Fox Lake, IL
A Fox Lake Gsd 114 middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
101 Hawthorne Ln, Fox Lake, IL 60020
- Math 12% proficient (2021)
- Reading 14% proficient (2022)
- 9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Stanton School score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 14% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 45% (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
59.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Stanton School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,944/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fox 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
$71,028
Median home value
$215,700
Median rent
$1,228/mo
College educated
26.5%
Homeownership
72%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60020; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gavin South Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 5–8 | 2.1 mi | 292 | Compare → |
| Big Hollow Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 5–8 | 3.0 mi | 765 | Compare → |
| Round Lake Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 6–8 | 3.1 mi | 788 | Compare → |
| Johnsburg JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–8 | 4.0 mi | 373 | 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.
Fox Lake Gsd 114
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $21,370NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Stanton School is listed in Fox Lake GSD 114; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stanton School
Stanton School is a public middle school in Fox Lake, IL, part of Fox Lake Gsd 114, serving approximately 271 students in grades 5th-8th with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,144 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stanton School
What grades does Stanton School serve?
Stanton School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Stanton School?
Stanton School has an enrollment of approximately 271 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stanton School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stanton School is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stanton School rank in IL?
Stanton School ranks #3,144 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Stanton School's MySchoolScout rating?
Stanton School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Stanton School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stanton School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Stanton School a charter school?
No, Stanton School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Stanton School a Title I school?
No, Stanton School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stanton School?
59.4% of students at Stanton 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
- 271
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.3%
- Phone
- (847) 973-4205
- Area population (ZIP 60020)
- 10,846
- Area average commute
- 36.1 min
- Area median age
- 45.3
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 60020; 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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