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Lake Bluff Middle School

Summary:

Lake Bluff Middle School is a public middle school serving 288 students in grades 6-8 in Lake Bluff, Illinois, which is part of the highly-ranked Lake Bluff Education Service District 65. This school consistently outperforms state and district averages in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency, and has been ranked as one of the top middle schools in Illinois.

Lake Bluff Middle School's academic performance is exceptional, with 76.8% of all students proficient or better in ELA and 49.1% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 65.1% and 48.9% for the district, and 41.2% and 28.4% for the state, respectively. The school also performs exceptionally well across various student subgroups, ranking in the top 100 Illinois middle schools for female students, Hispanic students, and special education students in ELA, and in the top 35 for special education students and the top 46 for disabled students in Mathematics. Additionally, the school has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 5.0% to 15.7%, which is lower than the state average.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Highland Middle School in Libertyville, Lake Bluff Middle School stands out as a high-performing institution, outperforming it in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency. The school's consistent high rankings, strong subgroup performance, and high per-student spending of $25,166 suggest that it is a model of excellence in middle school education, providing valuable insights into effective educational practices.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 31 E Sheridan Pl
       Lake Bluff, IL  60044-2652

(847) 234-9407

District: Lake Bluff Education Service District 65

SchoolDigger Rank:
115th of 1,363 Illinois Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $27,107 Help


Students who attend Lake Bluff Middle School usually attend:

High:    Lake Forest High School

Feeder schools for Lake Bluff Middle School:

Elementary:    Lake Bluff Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.4 Help
Number of students:  288

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.2%
Hispanic:
17.4%
Asian:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  16.5% Help


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Compare Details Lake Bluff Middle School ranks better than 91.6% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.1. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lake Bluff Middle School is $27,107.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lake Bluff Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake Bluff Middle School 115th of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Lake Bluff Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Lake Bluff Education Service District 65:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake Bluff Education Service District 65 80th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lake Bluff Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Lake Bluff Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 87.29 98th 1185 91.7%
2004 90.91 44th 1204 96.3%
2005 82.35 182nd 1209 84.9%
2006 83.73 125th 1272 90.2%
2007 83.58 116th 1287 91.0%
2008 84.67 99th 1293 92.3%
2009 83.90 116th 1318 91.2%
2010 84.74 101st 1327 92.4%
2011 78.65 229th 1344 83.0%
2012 77.81 258th 1365 81.1%
2013 87.40 119th 1367 91.3%
2014 91.63 59th 1322 95.5%
2015 98.49 23rd 1302 98.2%
2016 95.70 34th 1294 97.4%
2017 97.09 31st 1293 97.6%
2018 98.51 16th 1293 98.8%
2019 98.06 17th 1356 98.7%
2022 78.86 232nd 1369 83.1%
2023 90.02 113th 1367 91.7%
2024 90.10 115th 1363 91.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lake Bluff Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 54.58 112th 454 75.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lake Bluff Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.86 17th 602 97.2%
2019 96.99 17th 792 97.9%
2022 66.47 112th 781 85.7%
2023 88.46 63rd 805 92.2%
2024 94.28 35th 802 95.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lake Bluff Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 70.76 241st 1217 80.2%
2022 44.72 603rd 1221 50.6%
2023 53.73 481st 1234 61.0%
2024 59.56 381st 1219 68.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Lake Bluff Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.93 12th 1226 99.0%
2019 96.40 22nd 1276 98.3%
2022 80.07 206th 1286 84.0%
2023 89.80 100th 1275 92.2%
2024 91.61 82nd 1251 93.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Lake Bluff Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.72 143rd 674 78.8%
2024 85.10 46th 639 92.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Lake Bluff Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.80 22nd 1223 98.2%
2019 98.44 14th 1296 98.9%
2022 75.26 243rd 1286 81.1%
2023 88.75 102nd 1292 92.1%
2024 86.51 132nd 1264 89.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lake Bluff Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.32 49th 590 91.7%
2019 74.36 101st 639 84.2%
2022 54.10 235th 662 64.5%
2023 84.89 57th 661 91.4%
2024 71.36 133rd 643 79.3%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Lake Bluff Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.46 12th 889 98.7%
2019 97.29 7th 905 99.2%
2022 71.17 199th 898 77.8%
2023 83.32 113th 895 87.4%
2024 85.33 94th 875 89.3%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Middle Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Lake Bluff Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 190 2 3 5 n/a n/a n/a 0 200
1989 202 n/a 1 4 n/a n/a n/a 0 207
1990 215 5 n/a 4 n/a n/a n/a 0 224
1991 200 2 7 3 1 n/a n/a 0 213
1992 231 4 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 246
1993 210 6 13 5 0 n/a n/a 0 234
1994 248 5 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 263
1995 300 7 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 315
1996 300 7 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 315
1997 334 6 7 5 0 n/a n/a 0 352
1998 311 5 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 327
1999 345 4 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 357
2000 354 4 7 5 0 n/a n/a 0 370
2001 355 7 10 5 0 n/a n/a 0 377
2002 362 11 12 7 0 n/a n/a 0 392
2003 362 11 12 7 0 n/a n/a 0 392
2004 374 12 17 9 1 n/a n/a 0 413
2005 358 14 20 13 2 n/a n/a 0 407
2006 354 8 25 12 1 n/a n/a 6 406
2007 349 10 23 15 0 n/a n/a 3 400
2008 357 10 17 9 0 n/a n/a 4 397
2009 340 10 19 18 0 n/a n/a 4 391
2010 323 8 18 16 0 n/a n/a 6 371
2011 306 2 14 16 0 0 3 0 341
2012 296 2 9 18 1 0 8 0 334
2013 272 4 9 22 0 0 10 0 317
2014 242 5 15 32 0 0 16 0 310
2015 232 4 24 29 0 0 18 0 307
2016 244 5 21 32 0 0 20 0 322
2017 245 9 22 35 0 0 19 0 330
2018 247 6 18 36 0 0 19 0 326
2019 222 5 16 43 2 0 16 0 304
2020 231 6 14 54 4 0 14 0 323
2021 171 5 8 53 1 0 13 0 251
2022 214 12 9 66 2 0 12 0 315
2023 205 9 11 50 2 0 11 0 288

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lake Bluff Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 200 21.3 9.3 n/a
1989 207 21.3 9.7 n/a
1990 224 20.2 11.0 n/a
1991 213 20.1 10.5 n/a
1992 246 20.9 11.7 n/a
1993 234 21.1 11.1 n/a
1994 263 21.7 12.1 n/a
1995 315 21.2 14.9 n/a
1996 315 21.2 14.9 n/a
1997 352 21.6 16.3 n/a
1998 327 22.6 14.5 n/a
1999 357 24.6 14.5 n/a
2000 370 26.0 14.2 n/a
2001 377 29.0 13.0 n/a
2002 392 28.2 13.9 n/a
2003 392 28.2 13.9 n/a
2004 413 30.1 13.7 n/a
2005 407 30.3 13.4 n/a
2006 406 30.6 13.3 n/a
2007 400 27.0 14.8 n/a
2008 397 25.0 15.9 n/a
2009 391 28.0 14.0 n/a
2010 371 27.9 13.2 n/a
2011 341 24.6 13.8 n/a
2012 334 20.1 16.6 9.6
2013 317 52.2 6.0 8.5
2014 310 33.5 9.2 10.6
2015 307 31.0 9.9 7.5
2016 322 31.0 10.3 5.9
2017 330 30.5 10.7 5.8
2018 326 34.0 9.5 7.4
2019 304 30.9 9.8 9.5
2020 323 31.3 10.3 14.6
2021 251 n/a n/a n/a
2022 315 32.4 9.7 16.5
2023 288 30.4 9.4 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lake Bluff Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 200 21.3 9.3 n/a
1989 207 21.3 9.7 n/a
1990 224 20.2 11.0 n/a
1991 213 20.1 10.5 n/a
1992 246 20.9 11.7 n/a
1993 234 21.1 11.1 n/a
1994 263 21.7 12.1 n/a
1995 315 21.2 14.9 n/a
1996 315 21.2 14.9 n/a
1997 352 21.6 16.3 n/a
1998 327 22.6 14.5 n/a
1999 357 24.6 14.5 n/a
2000 370 26.0 14.2 n/a
2001 377 29.0 13.0 n/a
2002 392 28.2 13.9 n/a
2003 392 28.2 13.9 n/a
2004 413 30.1 13.7 n/a
2005 407 30.3 13.4 n/a
2006 406 30.6 13.3 n/a
2007 400 27.0 14.8 n/a
2008 397 25.0 15.9 n/a
2009 391 28.0 14.0 n/a
2010 371 27.9 13.2 n/a
2011 341 24.6 13.8 n/a
2012 334 20.1 16.6 9.6
2013 317 52.2 6.0 8.5
2014 310 33.5 9.2 10.6
2015 307 31.0 9.9 7.5
2016 322 31.0 10.3 5.9
2017 330 30.5 10.7 5.8
2018 326 34.0 9.5 7.4
2019 304 30.9 9.8 9.5
2020 323 31.3 10.3 14.6
2021 251 n/a n/a n/a
2022 315 32.4 9.7 16.5
2023 288 30.4 9.4 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Lake Bluff Middle School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201599.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.0%99.7%99.7%
201699.4%99.1%99.1%99.1%98.5%98.2%30.7%
201798.5%98.2%98.2%98.2%98.5%97.6%98.5%60.3%
201897.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%97.6%97.2%97.9%97.2%
201997.4%97.4%97.4%97.4%97.0%97.4%97.4%94.7%
202195.3%95.3%95.3%95.3%95.0%95.3%95.3%93.0%
202298.4%98.7%98.7%98.7%97.8%98.1%98.7%94.6%
202399.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%95.9%
202499.7%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.7%99.0%99.3%95.2%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lake Bluff Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $166 (0.8%) $21,526 (99.2%) $21,692
2020 $212 (1.1%) $19,672 (98.9%) $19,884
2021 $1,014 (4.4%) $21,831 (95.6%) $22,845
2022 $1,014 (4.4%) $21,831 (95.6%) $22,845
2023 $507 (2.0%) $24,659 (98.0%) $25,166
2024 $659 (2.4%) $26,447 (97.6%) $27,106

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lake Bluff Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 17th of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 113th of 1367 Middle schools
 7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Bluff Middle School)73.171.3
 1.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Bluff Education Service District 65)73.171.3
 1.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lake Bluff Middle School)71.955.1
 16.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Lake Bluff Education Service District 65)71.955.1
 16.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Bluff Middle School)79.159.3
 19.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Bluff Education Service District 65)79.159.3
 19.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.237.9
 3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lake Bluff Middle School)66.758.4
 8.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Lake Bluff Education Service District 65)66.758.4
 8.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.926.9
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Bluff Middle School)76.465.2
 11.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Bluff Education Service District 65)76.465.2
 11.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.640.5
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lake Bluff Middle School)71.735.2
 36.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Lake Bluff Education Service District 65)71.735.2
 36.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.625.7
 6.9%
8th Grade Science (Lake Bluff Middle School)90.672.3
 18.3%
   8th Grade Science (Lake Bluff Education Service District 65)90.672.3
 18.3%
   8th Grade Science (Illinois)5552
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students304288
 5.3%
African American59
 80%
American Indian22
Asian1611
 31.3%
Hispanic4350
 16.3%
Pacific Islander00
White222205
 7.7%
Two or More Races1611
 31.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Bluff Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 288 students attended Lake Bluff Middle School.

Students at Lake Bluff Middle School are 71% White, 17% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Students who attend Lake Bluff Middle School usually go on to attend Lake Forest High School

Yes. Lake Bluff Middle School ranks in the top 8.4% of Illinois middle schools.


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