Top Rankings
Round Lake Community Unit School District 116 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 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,426 students in Round Lake Community Unit School District 116. This district's average middle testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public middle schools in Illinois.
Public Middle Schools in Round Lake Community Unit School District 116 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 29% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
11 Schools
1,599 Schools
# Students
6,190 Students
621,275 Students
# Teachers
518 Teachers
47,955 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Round Lake Community Unit School District 116, 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
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
79%
30%
% Black
8%
22%
% White
10%
39%
% 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 17% 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 12% 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 Community Unit School District 116 Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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: #1 - 21. - 2.
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%
Recent Articles
Helping Children Overcome First-Week School Anxiety
Learn practical strategies to help children overcome first-week school anxiety, with expert-backed tips for parents and educators.
Public School Immunization Requirements 2026–2027
Learn public school immunization and health requirements for 2026–2027, including vaccines, exemptions, and state policy updates.
Public Schools in a Minute: 2026 Snapshot Guide
A clear 2026 snapshot of public schools in the U.S., including enrollment, funding, trends, and what families should know.
