Waukegan CUSD 60 School District

1201 N Sheridan Rd
Waukegan, IL 60085-2081
(District boundaries shown in map)
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Top Rankings

Waukegan CUSD 60 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 14,152 students in Waukegan CUSD 60 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Waukegan CUSD 60 School District have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
22 Schools
4,386 Schools
# Students
14,152 Students
1,867,247 Students
# Teachers
802 Teachers
134,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

District Rank

Waukegan CUSD 60 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 918 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 72% has decreased from 75% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (IL)
#882 out of 926 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Waukegan CUSD 60  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
7%
28%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Waukegan CUSD 60  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
10%
32%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Waukegan CUSD 60  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(17-18)
72%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Waukegan CUSD 60  School District and public school graduation rate of IL by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.35
0.68
# American Indian Students
112 Students
4,748 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
191 Students
100,579 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
11,296 Students
506,853 Students
% Hispanic Students
80%
27%
# Black Students
1,834 Students
308,140 Students
% Black Students
13%
17%
# White Students
434 Students
868,645 Students
% White Students
3%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
15 Students
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
270 Students
76,347 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
373
71,078
# Students in K Grade:
944
124,988
# Students in 1st Grade:
995
127,117
# Students in 2nd Grade:
966
127,748
# Students in 3rd Grade:
930
127,544
# Students in 4th Grade:
999
129,636
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,036
133,910
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,064
135,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,126
141,129
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,155
145,775
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,189
157,172
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,126
149,262
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,163
146,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,086
149,901
# Ungraded Students:
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District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,588 is higher than the state median of $22,162. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,609 is higher than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$320 MM
$41,381 MM
This chart display total revenue of Waukegan CUSD 60  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$306 MM
$39,976 MM
This chart display total spending of Waukegan CUSD 60  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$22,588
$22,162
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Waukegan CUSD 60  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$21,609
$21,409
This chart display average spending per public school student in Waukegan CUSD 60  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Waukegan CUSD 60 School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Little Fort Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1775 Blanchard Rd
Waukegan, IL 60087
(224) 303-3700
Grades: K-5
| 411 students
Rank: #22.
John R Lewis Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
600 S Lewis Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-2560
Grades: 6-8
| 781 students
Rank: #33.
Andrew Cooke Magnet Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
522 Belvidere Rd
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-1700
Grades: K-5
| 322 students
Rank: #44.
H R Mccall Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3215 N Mcaree Rd
Waukegan, IL 60087
(224) 303-1760
Grades: K-5
| 391 students
Rank: #55.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1919 North Ave
Waukegan, IL 60087
(224) 303-2080
Grades: PK-5
| 281 students
Rank: #66.
Oakdale Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2230 N Mcaree Rd
Waukegan, IL 60087
(224) 303-1860
Grades: PK-5
| 422 students
Rank: #77.
Jack Benny Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1401 Montesano Ave
Waukegan, IL 60087
(224) 303-2470
Grades: 6-8
| 562 students
Rank: #88.
John S Clark Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Blanchard Rd
Waukegan, IL 60087
(224) 303-1570
Grades: K-5
| 233 students
Rank: #99.
Edith M Smith Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
930 New York St
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-2760
Grades: 6-8
| 558 students
Rank: #1010.
Glen Flora Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1110 Chestnut St
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-1800
Grades: K-5
| 457 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Clearview Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Delaware Rd
Waukegan, IL 60087
(224) 303-1600
Grades: PK-5
| 441 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Glenwood Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 Northmoor Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-2010
Grades: K-5
| 630 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Lyon Magnet Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
800 S Elmwood Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-2300
Grades: PK-5
| 455 students
Rank: #1414.
Hyde Park Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1525 Hyde Park Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-1970
Grades: K-5
| 271 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
North Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
410 Franklin St
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-2160
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
901 N Lewis Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-1900
Grades: K-5
| 454 students
Rank: #1717.
Miguel Juarez Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
201 N Butrick St
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-2660
Grades: 6-8
| 752 students
Rank: #1818.
Waukegan High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2325 Brookside Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 4,564 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Carman-buckner Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
520 Helmholz Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-1500
Grades: PK-5
| 464 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
110 S Orchard Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-2220
Grades: K-5
| 413 students
Rank: #2121.
Robert E Abbott Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1319 Washington St
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-2360
Grades: 6-8
| 692 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Learning Center
1721 N Mcaree Rd
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-1400
Grades: PK
| 121 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Waukegan CUSD 60 School District?
Waukegan CUSD 60 School District manages 22 public schools serving 14,152 students.
What is the rank of Waukegan CUSD 60 School District?
Waukegan CUSD 60 School District is ranked #885 out of 918 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Waukegan CUSD 60 School District?
80% of Waukegan CUSD 60 School District students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Waukegan CUSD 60 School District?
Waukegan CUSD 60 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Waukegan CUSD 60 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,609 is higher than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 22 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 14,152 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 72% (Btm 50% in IL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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