Park West School

400 W Townline Rd
Round Lake, IL 60073
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 320 students in grades 5-8, Park West School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 320 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 50% in IL
  • : 25% (Top 50%)
  • : 37% (Top 30%)
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Park West School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Park West School's student population of 320 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
320 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Park West School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Park West School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#1087 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Park West School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
25%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Park West School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
37%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Park West School 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.
68%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Park West School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
12%
6%
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Hispanic
30%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Park West School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Park West School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
48%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Park West School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Park West School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of Park West School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Park West School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
18%
27%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Park West School's ranking?
Park West School is ranked #1087 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Park West School?
320 students attend Park West School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Park West School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Park West School?
Park West School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Park West School offer ?
Park West School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Park West School part of?
Park West School is part of Grayslake CCSD 46 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 320 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25% (Top 50%)
  • : 37% (Top 30%)
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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