B−
Matthews Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
3500 Darrell Rd., Island Lake, IL 60042 · (847) 526-6210 · Part of Wauconda Community Unit School District 118
Students
451
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
44%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Matthews Middle School
- Math proficiency 10 pts below the state
- Small classes: 11:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 16.6% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency16%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts26%
State average 30.7%
Location
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3500 Darrell Rd., Island Lake
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6147
Grade 7148
Grade 8156
Enrollment over time
541’20
536’21
510’22
467’23
451’24
Down 16.6% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 54%Hispanic 36%Two or more races 4%Asian 4%Black 2%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.