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West Oak Middle School

Middle School · Diamond Lake Sd 76 · Mundelein, IL

A Diamond Lake Sd 76 middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

26156 N Acorn Ln, Mundelein, IL 60060

  • Math 17% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 17% proficient (2022)
  • 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.9Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-6.33 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.4Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)21% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-4.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile36th
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.5:1
District spending per student$23,414
Chronic Absenteeism24.4%

Students at West Oak Middle School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency17%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 17% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
79%
2010
Math
88%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
88%
ELA
84%
2012
Math
55%
ELA
53%
2013
Math
54%
ELA
54%
2014
Math
26%
ELA
34%
2015
Math
24%
ELA
31%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
29%
2017
Math
21%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2022
ELA
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 41% (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

61.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where West Oak 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 38Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated775/100K

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

$110,463

Median home value

$299,200

Median rent

$1,552/mo

College educated

42.9%

Homeownership

73.6%

Poverty rate

8.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60060; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Carl Sandburg Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.76–81.8 mi533Compare →
Woodlawn Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.56–81.9 mi662Compare →
Hawthorn Middle School SouthEnrollment path unverified8.46–82.2 mi642Compare →
Hawthorn Middle School NorthEnrollment path unverified8.66–82.3 mi593Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Diamond Lake Sd 76

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$23,414NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

West Oak Middle School is listed in Diamond Lake SD 76; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About West Oak Middle School

West Oak Middle School is a public middle school in Mundelein, IL, part of Diamond Lake Sd 76, serving approximately 295 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,595 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about West Oak Middle School

What grades does West Oak Middle School serve?

West Oak Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend West Oak Middle School?

West Oak Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 295 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Oak Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at West Oak Middle School is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does West Oak Middle School rank in IL?

West Oak Middle School ranks #2,595 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is West Oak Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

West Oak Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 West Oak Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, West Oak Middle School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is West Oak Middle School a charter school?

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

Is West Oak Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

61.7% of students at West Oak 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
295
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Lake County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.4%
Area population (ZIP 60060)
37,146
Area average commute
28.1 min
Area median age
39.7
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 60060; 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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