Diamond Lake SD 76 School District

26156 N Acorn Ln
Mundelein, IL 60060-4071
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Diamond Lake SD 76 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 871 students in Diamond Lake SD 76 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Diamond Lake SD 76 School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,387 Schools
# Students
871 Students
1,867,593 Students
# Teachers
88 Teachers
134,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

District Rank

Diamond Lake SD 76 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#675 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Diamond Lake SD 76  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
12%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Diamond Lake SD 76  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
21%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Diamond Lake SD 76  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.68
# American Indian Students
2 Students
4,751 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
45 Students
100,582 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
577 Students
507,164 Students
% Hispanic Students
66%
27%
# Black Students
23 Students
308,164 Students
% Black Students
3%
17%
# White Students
193 Students
869,416 Students
% White Students
22%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
31 Students
76,352 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
37
71,089
# Students in K Grade:
95
125,021
# Students in 1st Grade:
97
127,122
# Students in 2nd Grade:
79
127,783
# Students in 3rd Grade:
75
127,574
# Students in 4th Grade:
90
129,671
# Students in 5th Grade:
102
133,950
# Students in 6th Grade:
95
135,779
# Students in 7th Grade:
99
141,174
# Students in 8th Grade:
102
145,825
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
157,187
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
149,262
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
146,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
149,901
# Ungraded Students:
-
2

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $29,713 is higher than the state median of $22,157. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,458 is higher than the state median of $21,405. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$41,381 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Diamond Lake SD 76  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$25 MM
$39,976 MM
This chart displays total spending of Diamond Lake SD 76  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$29,713
$22,157
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Diamond Lake SD 76  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$28,458
$21,405
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Diamond Lake SD 76  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Diamond Lake SD 76 School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Oak Middle School
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
26156 N Acorn Ln
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 566-9220
Grades: 6-8
| 296 students
Rank: #22.
West Oak Intermediate School
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
26156 N Acorn Ln
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 970-3544
Grades: 3-5
| 266 students
Rank: n/an/a
Diamond Lake School
25807 N Diamond Lake Rd
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 566-6601
Grades: PK-2
| 309 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Diamond Lake SD 76 School District?
Diamond Lake SD 76 School District manages 3 public schools serving 871 students.
What is the rank of Diamond Lake SD 76 School District?
Diamond Lake SD 76 School District is ranked #683 out of 845 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Diamond Lake SD 76 School District?
66% of Diamond Lake SD 76 School District students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Diamond Lake SD 76 School District?
Diamond Lake SD 76 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Diamond Lake SD 76 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,458 is higher than the state median of $21,405. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 871 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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