For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 467 students in Island Lake, IL.
The top ranked public middle school in Island Lake, IL is Matthews Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Island Lake, IL public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Island Lake have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Island Lake, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Matthews Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3500 Darrell Rd.
Island Lake, IL 60042
(847) 526-6210
Island Lake, IL 60042
(847) 526-6210
Gr: 6-8 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Island Lake, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Island Lake, IL include Matthews Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Island Lake?
1 public middle schools are located in Island Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Island Lake?
Island Lake public middle schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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