Top Rankings
Diamond Lake SD 76 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 810 students in Diamond Lake SD 76 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Diamond Lake SD 76 School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,382 Schools
# Students
810 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
87 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Diamond Lake SD 76 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#689 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
50%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)24.8%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.70
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
65%
29%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
4%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% White
23%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,968 is higher than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,536 is higher than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$46,284 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$23 MM
$44,509 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$31,968
$25,132
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$28,536
$24,168
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Diamond Lake SD 76 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Oak Intermediate School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
26156 N Acorn Ln
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 970-3544
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 970-3544
Gr: 3-5 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
West Oak Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
26156 N Acorn Ln
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 566-9220
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 566-9220
Gr: 6-8 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
25807 N Diamond Lake Rd
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 566-6601
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 566-6601
Gr: PK-2 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Diamond Lake SD 76 School District?
Diamond Lake SD 76 School District manages 3 public schools serving 810 students.
What is the rank of Diamond Lake SD 76 School District?
Diamond Lake SD 76 School District is ranked #691 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Diamond Lake SD 76 School District?
65% of Diamond Lake SD 76 School District students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Diamond Lake SD 76 School District?
Diamond Lake SD 76 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Diamond Lake SD 76 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,536 is higher than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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