Wauconda Middle School

217 Slocum Lake Rd
Wauconda, IL 60084
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 538 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 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 538 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 50% in IL
  • : 23% (Top 50%)
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wauconda Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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School Overview

Wauconda Middle School's student population of 538 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
538 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
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School Rankings

Wauconda Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wauconda Middle School is 0.50, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
#1381 out of 3663 schools
(Top 50%)
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23%
28%
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33%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wauconda Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
3%
5%
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Hispanic
30%
27%
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Black
1%
17%
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White
64%
47%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.50
This chart display the diversity score of Wauconda Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wauconda Middle School's ranking?
Wauconda Middle School is ranked #1381 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Wauconda Middle School often compared to?
Wauconda Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Twin Groves Middle School, Matthews Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Wauconda Middle School?
538 students attend Wauconda Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Wauconda Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wauconda Middle School?
Wauconda Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wauconda Middle School offer ?
Wauconda Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Wauconda Middle School part of?
Wauconda Middle School is part of Wauconda CUSD 118 School District.

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5   11/21/2022
The school teachers are good
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 538 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 23% (Top 50%)
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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