Algonquin Middle School
Algonquin Middle School serves 457 students in grades 6-8.
Algonquin Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Algonquin Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Algonquin Middle School's student population of 457 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 457 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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School Comparison
Algonquin Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Algonquin Middle School is 0.55, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1321 out of 3672 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 6% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 26% | 26% |
| Black | 4% | 17% |
| White | 62% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 31% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | CUSD 300 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Algonquin Middle School is Dundee-crown High School (2.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Westfield Community School (2.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Eastview Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Algonquin Eastview Elementary School Math: 58% | Reading: 64%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 490 students10
0.0 miles
540 Longwood Dr
Algonquin, IL 60102
(847) 458-5501 0 PK-5 490 - Algonquin Algonquin Lakes Elementary School Math: 58% | Reading: 65%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-5 | 457 students10
0.8 miles
1401 Compton Dr
Algonquin, IL 60102
(847) 532-7500 0.8 K-5 457 - Algonquin Kenneth E Neubert Elementary School Math: 49% | Reading: 43%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 438 students10
1.4 miles
1100 Huntington Dr
Algonquin, IL 60102
(847) 532-6800 1.4 K-5 438 - Carpentersville Dream Academy Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-3 | 44 students10
1.9 miles
251 Amarillo Dr
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(847) 551-8410 1.9 PK-3 44 - Carpentersville Perry Elementary School Math: 13% | Reading: 12%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 520 students10
2.0 miles
251 Amarillo Dr
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(224) 484-5600 2 PK-5 520
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