Serving 620 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Cambridge Lakes Charter School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 620 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cambridge Lakes Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Cambridge Lakes Charter School's student population of 620 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
620 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Rankings
Cambridge Lakes Charter School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cambridge Lakes Charter School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1596 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)23%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
6%
Hispanic
30%
28%
Black
9%
16%
White
40%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cambridge Lakes Charter School's ranking?
Cambridge Lakes Charter School is ranked #1596 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Cambridge Lakes Charter School often compared to?
Cambridge Lakes Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hampshire Middle School, Gary D Wright Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cambridge Lakes Charter School?
The graduation rate of Cambridge Lakes Charter School is 50%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Cambridge Lakes Charter School?
620 students attend Cambridge Lakes Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Cambridge Lakes Charter School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cambridge Lakes Charter School?
Cambridge Lakes Charter School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cambridge Lakes Charter School offer ?
Cambridge Lakes Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Cambridge Lakes Charter School part of?
Cambridge Lakes Charter School is part of CUSD 300 School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day of School
June 13, 2025 (Friday)
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