Item: Fremont School District 79
Rating: 9
Author: ��������

Home > Illinois > Lake County

Fremont School District 79

28855 N Fremont Center Rd
Mundelein, IL 60060-9451

( shown in map)

Top 20%

Tel: (847) 566-0169

Top Rankings

Fremont School District 79 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Overview

This School District

This State (IL)

# Schools

3 Schools

4,394 Schools

# Students

2,069 Students

1,845,459 Students

# Teachers

154 Teachers

136,638 Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

Student By Grade

View Data

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Fremont School District 79	Illinois
Pre-K	93	83
Kind	212	125
1	203	131
2	204	137
3	209	135
4	215	135
5	224	135
6	227	137
7	232	141
8	250	143

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

District Rank

Fremont School District 79, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.

This School District

State Average (IL)

#147 out of 865 school districts
(Top 20%)

View Data

Overall School District Rank Trends
Year	Fremont School District 79
2023	#147
2022	#168
2021	#200
2019	#145
2018	#152
2017	#135
2016	#73
2015	#51
2014	#116
2013	#99
2012	#63

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

38%

27%

View Data

Math Proficiency Trends
Year	Fremont School District 79	Illinois
2023	38%	27%
2021	32%	28%
2019	46%	33%
2018	47%	32%
2017	45%	32%
2016	50%	31%
2015	49%	29%
2014	75%	59%
2013	75%	58%
2012	95%	80%
2011	95%	80%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

45%

30%

View Data

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends
Year	Fremont School District 79	Illinois
2022	45%	30%
2021	42%	32%
2019	54%	38%
2018	47%	37%
2017	56%	38%
2016	61%	36%
2015	66%	38%
2014	74%	57%
2013	77%	58%
2012	92%	75%
2011	93%	75%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

72%

50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53

0.69

View Data

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends
Year	Fremont School District 79	Illinois
2023	0.53	0.70
2022	0.53	0.68
2021	0.51	0.68
2020	0.48	0.68
2019	0.48	0.68
2018	0.48	0.67
2017	0.48	0.67
2016	0.48	0.67
2015	0.48	0.67
2014	0.49	0.66
2013	0.45	0.66
2012	0.47	0.65
2011	0.47	0.66
2010	0.42	0.64
2009	0.42	0.64
2008	0.39	0.64
2007	0.38	0.63
2006	0.29	0.61
2005	0.23	0.61
2004	0.27	0.60
2003	0.22	0.59
2002	0.20	0.59
2001	0.18	0.58
2000	0.21	0.57
1999	0.18	0.56
1998	0.22	0.56
1997	0.19	0.54
1996	0.19	0.53
1995	0.21	0.53
1994	0.17	0.52
1993	0.17	0.52
1992	0.15	0.52
1991	0.13	0.52

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% American Indian

n/a

% Asian

10%

View Data

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Fremont School District 79	Illinois
2023	11%	6%
2022	11%	5%
2021	10%	5%
2020	9%	5%
2019	9%	5%
2018	10%	5%
2017	10%	5%
2016	10%	5%
2015	12%	6%
2014	10%	5%
2013	12%	5%
2012	12%	4%
2011	12%	5%
2010	12%	5%
2009	12%	5%
2008	12%	5%
2007	12%	5%
2006	7%	5%
2005	6%	5%
2004	7%	4%
2003	5%	4%
2002	5%	4%
2001	3%	4%
2000	6%	3%
1999	4%	3%
1998	6%	3%
1997	4%	3%
1996	5%	3%
1995	5%	3%
1994	5%	3%
1993	5%	3%
1992	4%	3%
1991	4%	3%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Hispanic

17%

28%

View Data

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Fremont School District 79	Illinois
2023	17%	27%
2022	17%	27%
2021	17%	27%
2020	15%	26%
2019	15%	26%
2018	14%	26%
2017	14%	26%
2016	13%	26%
2015	13%	25%
2014	13%	25%
2013	10%	24%
2012	9%	24%
2011	10%	23%
2010	10%	22%
2009	9%	22%
2008	8%	21%
2007	8%	20%
2006	6%	19%
2005	5%	18%
2004	5%	18%
2003	5%	17%
2002	6%	16%
2001	5%	15%
2000	5%	15%
1999	5%	14%
1998	5%	13%
1997	4%	13%
1996	4%	12%
1995	3%	12%
1994	3%	11%
1993	2%	11%
1992	2%	10%
1991	2%	10%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Black

17%

View Data

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1992-2023)
Year	Fremont School District 79	Illinois
2023	2%	17%
2022	2%	17%
2021	2%	17%
2020	2%	17%
2019	2%	17%
2018	2%	17%
2017	2%	17%
2016	2%	17%
2015	1%	17%
2014	2%	17%
2013	2%	18%
2012	2%	18%
2011	2%	18%
2010	4%	20%
2009	4%	20%
2008	3%	20%
2007	3%	20%
2006	2%	20%
2005	1%	20%
2004	1%	21%
2003	1%	21%
2001	1%	21%
2000	1%	21%
1999	1%	21%
1998	1%	21%
1997	1%	20%
1996	1%	21%
1995	2%	20%
1994	1%	21%
1993	2%	21%
1992	2%	21%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% White

66%

45%

View Data

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Fremont School District 79	Illinois
2023	66%	45%
2022	66%	47%
2021	67%	47%
2020	70%	48%
2019	70%	48%
2018	70%	49%
2017	70%	49%
2016	71%	49%
2015	70%	49%
2014	70%	50%
2013	73%	50%
2012	71%	51%
2011	71%	51%
2010	74%	53%
2009	75%	53%
2008	77%	54%
2007	77%	55%
2006	84%	56%
2005	87%	57%
2004	85%	57%
2003	88%	58%
2002	89%	59%
2001	90%	60%
2000	88%	61%
1999	90%	62%
1998	88%	63%
1997	90%	64%
1996	90%	64%
1995	89%	65%
1994	91%	65%
1993	91%	65%
1992	92%	66%
1991	93%	66%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Hawaiian

n/a

% Two or more races

View Data

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Fremont School District 79	Illinois
2023	4%	4%
2022	4%	4%
2021	4%	4%
2020	4%	4%
2019	4%	4%
2018	4%	3%
2017	4%	3%
2016	4%	3%
2015	4%	3%
2014	5%	3%
2013	2%	3%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $31,447 is higher than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

The school district's spending/student of $29,459 is higher than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

This School District

This State (IL)

Total Revenue

$65 MM

$41,381 MM

View Data

Total Revenues Trends
Year	Fremont School District 79	Illinois
2023	$65 MM	$15 MM
2022	$43 MM	$14 MM
2021	$65 MM	$15 MM
2020	$43 MM	$14 MM
2019	$40 MM	$14 MM
2018	$42 MM	$15 MM
2017	$42 MM	$13 MM
2016	$38 MM	$12 MM
2015	$29 MM	$10 MM
2014	$34 MM	$12 MM
2012	$31 MM	$11 MM
2011	$29 MM	$11 MM
2010	$29 MM	$10 MM
2009	$27 MM	$10 MM
2008	$25 MM	$9 MM
2007	$24 MM	$9 MM
2006	$21 MM	$8 MM
2005	$19 MM	$8 MM
2004	$19 MM	$8 MM
2003	$20 MM	$7 MM
2002	$14 MM	$8 MM
2001	$13 MM	$7 MM
2000	$12 MM	$7 MM
1999	$11 MM	$7 MM
1998	$11 MM	$6 MM
1997	$8 MM	$5 MM
1996	$7 MM	$5 MM
1995	$7 MM	$5 MM

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Spending

$61 MM

$39,976 MM

View Data

Total Expenditure Trends
Year	Fremont School District 79	Illinois
2023	$61 MM	$14 MM
2022	$42 MM	$14 MM
2021	$61 MM	$14 MM
2020	$42 MM	$14 MM
2019	$42 MM	$13 MM
2018	$38 MM	$14 MM
2017	$40 MM	$12 MM
2016	$37 MM	$12 MM
2015	$26 MM	$11 MM
2014	$32 MM	$12 MM
2012	$31 MM	$11 MM
2011	$25 MM	$11 MM
2010	$26 MM	$11 MM
2009	$24 MM	$10 MM
2008	$39 MM	$9 MM
2007	$34 MM	$9 MM
2006	$17 MM	$8 MM
2005	$17 MM	$8 MM
2004	$15 MM	$8 MM
2003	$13 MM	$8 MM
2002	$12 MM	$8 MM
2001	$11 MM	$7 MM
2000	$13 MM	$7 MM
1999	$17 MM	$6 MM
1998	$17 MM	$6 MM
1997	$9 MM	$5 MM
1996	$7 MM	$5 MM
1995	$12 MM	$5 MM

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Revenue / Student

$31,447

$22,423

View Data

Average Revenue Per Student Trends
Year	Fremont School District 79	Illinois
2023	$31,265	$17,333
2022	$19,536	$19,707
2021	$30,532	$17,764
2020	$19,536	$19,707
2019	$17,883	$17,662
2018	$19,293	$19,255
2017	$19,348	$17,801
2016	$17,520	$14,596
2015	$13,141	$11,118
2014	$15,098	$13,203
2012	$13,987	$11,701
2011	$12,915	$11,859
2010	$13,556	$11,118
2009	$12,427	$10,546
2008	$12,126	$11,298
2007	$11,533	$10,143
2006	$11,004	$9,054
2005	$10,995	$9,158
2004	$11,955	$8,999
2003	$13,136	$8,614
2002	$9,212	$8,976
2001	$8,543	$8,649
2000	$8,456	$8,451
1999	$7,872	$7,697
1998	$7,288	$5,971
1997	$6,339	$5,662
1995	$7,937	$5,677
1992	$6,154	$4,514

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Spending / Student

$29,459

$21,662

View Data

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends
Year	Fremont School District 79	Illinois
2023	$29,289	$16,251
2022	$18,874	$19,097
2021	$28,602	$16,655
2020	$18,874	$19,097
2019	$18,850	$17,005
2018	$17,444	$18,215
2017	$18,663	$17,235
2016	$17,332	$14,516
2015	$11,759	$11,218
2014	$14,293	$12,904
2012	$14,035	$11,755
2011	$11,125	$11,220
2010	$12,131	$11,218
2009	$10,935	$10,416
2008	$18,651	$10,971
2007	$16,533	$9,827
2006	$9,314	$8,997
2005	$10,240	$9,234
2004	$9,672	$9,089
2003	$8,818	$9,395
2002	$8,124	$9,305
2001	$7,083	$8,562
2000	$8,882	$8,142
1999	$12,350	$7,325
1998	$11,496	$5,848
1997	$6,714	$5,503
1995	$13,116	$5,507
1992	$5,053	$4,672

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Best Fremont School District 79 Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.

Fremont Intermediate School

(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
:

Top 20%

Add to Compare

28754 N Fremont Center Rd
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 388-3700

Gr: 3-5 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.

Fremont Jr High/middle School

(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
:

Top 20%

Add to Compare

28871 N Fremont Center Rd
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 566-9384

Gr: 6-8 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%

Rank: n/an/a

Fremont Elementary School

Add to Compare

28908 N Fremont Center Rd
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 837-0437

Gr: PK-2 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Fremont School District 79?

Fremont School District 79 manages 3 public schools serving 2,069 students.

What is the rank of Fremont School District 79?

Fremont School District 79 is ranked #148 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)

What is the racial composition of students in Fremont School District 79?

66% of Fremont School District 79 students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student/teacher ratio of Fremont School District 79?

Fremont School District 79 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.

What is Fremont School District 79's spending/student ratio?

The school district's spending/student of $29,459 is higher than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

Recent Articles

December 21, 2025

Public School Open House & Enrollment Season Guide

A parent-focused guide to the public school open house and enrollment season, with expert questions, timelines, and decision tips.

December 21, 2025

School Supply Budget 2026: Fees, Books, Tech Costs

School Supply Budget 2026 guide for parents, covering fees, textbooks, technology, and hidden extras to plan ahead.

December 14, 2025

Education Funding in America (2025 Update)

Comprehensive 2025 update on public school funding in America, new federal and state policies, per-pupil spending, and equity challenges.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

District size: 3 schools
Grades: PK-08
Enrollment: 2,069 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 34%
: Top 20% in IL
: 38% (Top 20%)
: 45% (Top 20%)
: 72% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education