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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 7% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), 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 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has increased from 72% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#829 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)7%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
50%
Graduation Rate
86%
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
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Indian Hill Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1920 Lotus Dr
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 270-9970
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 270-9970
Grades: 1-5
| 456 students
Rank: #22.
Round Lake Senior High School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 High School Dr
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 270-9300
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 270-9300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,226 students
Rank: #33.
W J Murphy Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
220 Greenwood Dr
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 270-9950
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 270-9950
Grades: 1-5
| 428 students
Rank: #44.
Magee Middle School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 N Cedar Lake Rd
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 546-8800
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 546-8800
Grades: 6-8
| 638 students
Rank: #55.
Village Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
880 W Nippersink Rd
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 270-9470
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 270-9470
Grades: 1-5
| 321 students
Rank: #66.
Raymond Ellis Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
720 Central Park Dr
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 270-9900
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 270-9900
Grades: 1-5
| 588 students
Rank: #77.
Round Lake Middle School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Lotus Dr
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 270-9400
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 270-9400
Grades: 6-8
| 788 students
Rank: #88.
Round Lake Beach Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1421 Ardmore Dr
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 270-9930
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 270-9930
Grades: 1-5
| 375 students
Rank: n/an/a
882 W Nippersink Rd
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 270-9920
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 270-9920
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
304 E Grand Ave
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 270-9490
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 270-9490
Grades: K
| 370 students
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
Grades: 12
| n/a students
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 #824 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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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