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#311 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 8% in state

Woodlawn Middle School

Middle School · Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96 · Long Grove, IL

A Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96 middle school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

6362 Gilmer Rd, Long Grove, IL 60047

  • Math 59% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 56% proficient (2022)
  • 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.21 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.3Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency59% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency58% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+8.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile89th
Resources & Environment7.1Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.1:1
District spending per student$22,281
Chronic Absenteeism18.9%

Students at Woodlawn Middle School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency59%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency56%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 56% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
96%
ELA
97%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
97%
2011
Math
97%
ELA
96%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
88%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
68%
ELA
79%
2015
Math
64%
ELA
74%
2016
Math
69%
ELA
76%
2017
Math
71%
ELA
78%
2018
Math
69%
ELA
78%
2019
Math
69%
ELA
78%
2020*
Math
59%
ELA
58%
2021*
Math
59%
ELA
58%
2022
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 79% (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).

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The neighborhood

Where Woodlawn 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$173,043

Median home value

$510,000

Median rent

$1,817/mo

College educated

67.1%

Homeownership

89.2%

Poverty rate

2.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60047; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
West Oak Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.46–81.9 mi295Compare →
Hawthorn Middle School SouthEnrollment path unverified8.46–82.4 mi642Compare →
Twin Groves Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.26–82.5 mi594Compare →
Hawthorn Middle School NorthEnrollment path unverified8.66–82.7 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.

Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#6 of 7
District spending per student
$22,281NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Woodlawn Middle School is listed in Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Woodlawn Middle School

Woodlawn Middle School is a public middle school in Long Grove, IL, part of Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96, serving approximately 662 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #311 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Woodlawn Middle School

What grades does Woodlawn Middle School serve?

Woodlawn Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Woodlawn Middle School?

Woodlawn Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 662 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodlawn Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Woodlawn Middle School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Woodlawn Middle School rank in IL?

Woodlawn Middle School ranks #311 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Woodlawn Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Woodlawn Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Woodlawn Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Woodlawn Middle School has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Woodlawn Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Woodlawn Middle School a Title I school?

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

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
662
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Lake County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.9%
Area population (ZIP 60047)
44,100
Area average commute
31.3 min
Area median age
42.6
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 60047; 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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