Serving 396 students in grades Kindergarten-5, H R Mccall Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 396 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: H R McCall Elementary School serves the northern part of Waukegan, IL, covering an attendance zone of approximately 1.9 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 4.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
H R Mccall Elementary School's student population of 396 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
396 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
H R Mccall Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of H R Mccall Elementary School is 0.43, which is less 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
#1314 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
74%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.8%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
3%
Showing 2003–2014. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is H R Mccall Elementary School's ranking?
H R Mccall Elementary School is ranked #1314 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are H R Mccall Elementary School often compared to?
H R Mccall Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Andrew Cooke Magnet Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend H R Mccall Elementary School?
396 students attend H R Mccall Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of H R Mccall Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of H R Mccall Elementary School?
H R Mccall Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does H R Mccall Elementary School offer ?
H R Mccall Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is H R Mccall Elementary School part of?
H R Mccall Elementary School is part of Waukegan CUSD 60 School District.
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