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Matthews Middle School vs. Wauconda Middle School

Should you attend Matthews Middle School or Wauconda Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Matthews Middle School
3500 Darrell Rd.
Island Lake, IL 60042
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Wauconda Middle School
217 Slocum Lake Rd
Wauconda, IL 60084
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 467 students in grades 6-8, Matthews Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is equal to 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 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 505 students in grades 6-8, Wauconda Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (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 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
467 students
505 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Matthews Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wauconda Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Matthews Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wauconda Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
42 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Matthews Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wauconda Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Matthews Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wauconda Community Unit School District 118 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wauconda Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wauconda Community Unit School District 118 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1907 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
#1715 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Matthews Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wauconda Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
16%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
23%
(Top 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Matthews Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wauconda Community Unit School District 118 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wauconda Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wauconda Community Unit School District 118 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
30%
(Top 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
25%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Matthews Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wauconda Community Unit School District 118 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wauconda Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wauconda Community Unit School District 118 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 20% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 20% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Matthews Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Wauconda Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
147
166
Grade 7 Students
159
169
Grade 8 Students
161
170

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Matthews Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wauconda Community Unit School District 118 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Wauconda Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wauconda Community Unit School District 118 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
34%
29%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Matthews Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wauconda Community Unit School District 118 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wauconda Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wauconda Community Unit School District 118 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Matthews Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wauconda Community Unit School District 118 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wauconda Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wauconda Community Unit School District 118 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
56%
64%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Matthews Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wauconda Community Unit School District 118 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wauconda Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wauconda Community Unit School District 118 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Matthews Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wauconda Community Unit School District 118 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wauconda Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wauconda Community Unit School District 118 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.57
0.51
This chart showcases the diversity score of Matthews Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wauconda Community Unit School District 118 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wauconda Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wauconda Community Unit School District 118 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
40%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Matthews Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wauconda Community Unit School District 118 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wauconda Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wauconda Community Unit School District 118 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
(19-20 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Matthews Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wauconda Community Unit School District 118 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wauconda Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wauconda Community Unit School District 118 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
 
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