Woodlawn Middle School

6362 Gilmer Rd
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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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 (26-27)

  • 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's attendance zone covers the entire district in Lake Zurich, IL, encompassing approximately 15.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 4.8 miles.
  • 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

Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers

Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

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%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

57%
27%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

56%
30%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

82%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1

Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
35%
6%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
8%
29%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

Black
4%
16%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓

White
50%
45%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
3%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
50%
0.62

Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
19.8%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
43%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%

Showing 2009–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

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 (26-27)

  • 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's attendance zone covers the entire district in Lake Zurich, IL, encompassing approximately 15.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 4.8 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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