Woodland Middle School

7000 Washington St
Gurnee, IL 60031
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,712 students in grades 6-8, Woodland Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 ≤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%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,712 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : ≤20% (Top 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Woodland Middle School's student population of 1,712 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 129 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,712 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
129 teachers
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School Rankings

Woodland Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woodland Middle School is 0.72, which is more 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
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State Level (IL)
#2051 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤20%
28%
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≤20%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
10%
5%
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Hispanic
36%
27%
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Black
11%
17%
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White
37%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.72
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Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
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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 Woodland Middle School's ranking?
Woodland Middle School is ranked #2051 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Woodland Middle School often compared to?
Woodland Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Grove Elementary 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 Woodland Middle School?
1,712 students attend Woodland Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Woodland Middle School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodland Middle School?
Woodland Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Woodland Middle School offer ?
Woodland Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Woodland Middle School part of?
Woodland Middle School is part of Woodland CCSD 50 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,712 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Top 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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