Laremont School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 50% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students (19-20)
166 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)1%
n/a
Asian
(19-20)4%
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)37%
26%
Black
(19-20)8%
17%
White
(19-20)47%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)1%
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)2%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
43%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
2%
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 schools are Laremont School often compared to?
Laremont Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Powers Center, Gages Lake School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Laremont School?
166 students attend Laremont School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Laremont School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Laremont School offer ?
Laremont School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Laremont School part of?
Laremont School is part of Spec Educ Dist Lake County/Sedol School District.
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