Stanton School

101 Hawthorne Ln
Fox Lake, IL 60020
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 312 students in grades 5-8, Stanton School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 312 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Stanton School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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School Overview

Stanton School's student population of 312 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
312 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Stanton School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stanton School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
#2637 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
28%
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13%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
21%
27%
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Black
4%
17%
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White
69%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.48
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Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stanton School's ranking?
Stanton School is ranked #2637 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Stanton School often compared to?
Stanton Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Big Hollow Middle School, Barrington Middle Sch Station by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Stanton School?
312 students attend Stanton School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Stanton School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stanton School?
Stanton School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Stanton School offer ?
Stanton School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Stanton School part of?
Stanton School is part of Fox Lake Gsd 114 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 312 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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