Woodlawn Middle School

6362 Gilmer Rd
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 632 students in grades 6-8, Woodlawn Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 632 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 10% in IL
  • : 57% (Top 10%)
  • : 56% (Top 10%)
  • : 82% (Top 5%)
  • : Woodlawn Middle School serves the entire district of Lake Zurich, IL, encompassing an area of approximately 15.1 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4.8 miles from the school.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Woodlawn Middle School's student population of 632 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
632 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Woodlawn Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woodlawn Middle School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#218 out of 3542 schools
(Top 10%)
57%
27%
56%
30%
82%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
35%
6%
Hispanic
8%
29%
Black
4%
16%
White
50%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.62
(22-23)
19.8%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Woodlawn Middle School's ranking?
Woodlawn Middle School is ranked #218 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Woodlawn Middle School often compared to?
Woodlawn Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Twin Groves Middle School, Daniel Wright Jr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Woodlawn Middle School?
632 students attend Woodlawn Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Woodlawn Middle School students are White, 35% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Woodlawn Middle School?
Woodlawn Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Woodlawn Middle School offer ?
Woodlawn Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Woodlawn Middle School part of?
Woodlawn Middle School is part of Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 632 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 57% (Top 10%)
  • : 56% (Top 10%)
  • : 82% (Top 5%)
  • : Woodlawn Middle School serves the entire district of Lake Zurich, IL, encompassing an area of approximately 15.1 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4.8 miles from the school.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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