1200 N Midlothian Rd
Mundelein, IL 60060
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Mechanics Grove Elementary School serves 524 students in grades 3-5.
Mechanics Grove Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 524 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in IL
  • Math Proficiency
    : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mechanics Grove Elementary School's student population of 524 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
524 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Mechanics Grove Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Mechanics Grove Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
Overall Testing Rank
#2365 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
28%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
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15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
4%
5%
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Hispanic
54%
27%
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Black
4%
17%
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White
34%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.59
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Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Mechanics Grove Elementary School often compared to?

Mechanics Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washington Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

14% 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 Mechanics Grove Elementary School?

524 students attend Mechanics Grove Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

54% of Mechanics Grove Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.

What grades does Mechanics Grove Elementary School offer ?

Mechanics Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5

What school district is Mechanics Grove Elementary School part of?

Mechanics Grove Elementary School is part of Mundelein Education Service District 75 School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 524 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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