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Matthews Middle School

PublicRegularGrades 6–8
Island Lake, Illinois · Wauconda CUSD 118
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students451
Student:Teacher11.6:1
Free/Reduced Lunch44%
Title INo
Matthews
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
451
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
44%-9.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Matthews Middle School is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Island Lake, Illinois. The school enrolls 451 students. It is part of the Wauconda CUSD 118 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictWauconda CUSD 118
County17097
CityIsland Lake
ZIP60042
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID174119005945

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment451
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino31.7%
Black / African American2.8%
Asian2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native60.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races2.8%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.2%
Hispanic
31.7%
Black
2.8%
Asian
2.2%
Two+
2.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %44%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)