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Round Lake CUSD 116 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,190 students in Round Lake CUSD 116 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Round Lake CUSD 116 School District have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
11 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
6,190 Students
1,881,779 Students
# Teachers
518 Teachers
136,665 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Round Lake CUSD 116 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#837 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
50%
Graduation Rate
88%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
79%
28%
% Black
8%
16%
% White
10%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,215 is higher than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,710 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$162 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$153 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,215
$21,990
Spending / Student
$24,710
$21,244
Best Round Lake CUSD 116 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Indian Hill Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1920 Lotus Dr
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 270-9970
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 270-9970
Gr: 1-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Round Lake Senior High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 High School Dr
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 270-9300
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 270-9300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,226 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
W J Murphy Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
220 Greenwood Dr
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 270-9950
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 270-9950
Gr: 1-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Raymond Ellis Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
720 Central Park Dr
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 270-9900
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 270-9900
Gr: 1-5 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Village Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
880 W Nippersink Rd
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 270-9470
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 270-9470
Gr: 1-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Magee Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 N Cedar Lake Rd
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 546-8800
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 546-8800
Gr: 6-8 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Round Lake Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Lotus Dr
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 270-9400
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 270-9400
Gr: 6-8 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #88.
Round Lake Beach Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1421 Ardmore Dr
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 270-9930
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 270-9930
Gr: 1-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
304 E Grand Ave
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 270-9490
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 270-9490
Gr: K | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Round Lake Transition Center
Alternative School
801 Sunset Dr
Round Lake, IL 60073
(224) 842-2091
Round Lake, IL 60073
(224) 842-2091
Gr: 12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Round Lake CUSD 116 School District?
Round Lake CUSD 116 School District manages 11 public schools serving 6,190 students.
What is the rank of Round Lake CUSD 116 School District?
Round Lake CUSD 116 School District is ranked #838 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Round Lake CUSD 116 School District?
79% of Round Lake CUSD 116 School District students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Round Lake CUSD 116 School District?
Round Lake CUSD 116 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Round Lake CUSD 116 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,710 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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