Hawthorn Ccsd 73, IL - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Hawthorn Ccsd 73

Hawthorn CCSD 73 is a small elementary and middle school district serving grades pre-K through 8 across four communities in Lake County: Mundelein, Vernon Hills, Libertyville, and Lake Forest. The district operates nine schools and serves an enrollment of roughly mid-sized proportions for its grade band.

The student body is diverse. Roughly two-fifths of students are White, with substantial shares of Asian students and Hispanic students each; smaller populations of Black students and multiracial students round out the composition. The district does not report free-or-reduced-price-lunch eligibility or English learner numbers, so a parent seeking those details will need to contact the district directly.

On state testing, the district shows uneven proficiency across grades and subjects. In English language arts, results range from just above half meeting proficiency in grades 3 and 7, to near or above two-thirds in grades 4, 5, 6, and 8. Fourth grade stands as a relative strength, with most students meeting the standard. Math proficiency drops more steeply as grades advance, beginning at roughly three-fifths proficient in grade 3, staying in the low 60s through grade 4, then declining through the middle grades to below half proficient by grades 6, 7, and 8. This pattern, where younger students perform better than older ones in math, is a real pattern in this data and worth asking the district about; it may reflect curriculum transitions or grade-level challenges. Science proficiency is tested only in grades 5 and 8, with results near half proficient in grade 5 and above half in grade 8. Test participation rates are very high across subjects and grades, consistently above 95 percent. Among Lake County's districts, Hawthorn's overall proficiency sits above the midpoint, meaning it outperforms roughly half its peer districts in the county.

The district's chronic absenteeism rate is above the median for the county, meaning a meaningful share of students miss enough school to affect their learning. Per-pupil spending is in the lower range compared to other Lake County districts, suggesting the district manages operations on a tighter budget than many neighbors.

Starting with the 2023-24 school year, the district extended the school day for kindergarten and above. This was a deliberate policy change after years of planning, and it directly affects family schedules and after-school arrangements. All district preschool programs now operate at the Lincoln Early Learning Center, a shared facility in Mundelein run jointly with two neighboring districts. Families with young learners will need to plan for off-campus preschool rather than at their neighborhood school.

The district completed a major capital building program in 2022. Elementary South, Middle School South, Middle School North, and Aspen all received renovations and additions. The bonds that financed this work were approved by voters and, due to favorable interest rates, cost homeowners less than originally projected. This investment means newer or upgraded facilities at most of the district's schools.

Housing in the district's footprint is moderately priced by county standards. Weighted home values are in the mid-range, with some variation across the four communities; a parent considering the district should expect to see prices higher in Lake Forest and lower in Mundelein. Rental housing is similarly varied. The housing market shows modest supply and demand; days on market are short and inventory is not tight.

A parent evaluating Hawthorn CCSD 73 should weigh the above-average proficiency standing against the measurable weakness in middle-grade math and the above-average chronic absenteeism. The extended school day and off-campus preschool are operational realities that affect daily life. The recent building investments and favorable bond financing are real strengths in the district's infrastructure. For families in these communities seeking an elementary and middle school pathway with diverse peers and reasonably current facilities, the district is a functional choice; parents should dig deeper into math support and attendance patterns with the schools themselves.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

3,508

Grades

PK–08

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 24%

Black 5%

White 42%

Asian 24%

Two+ 4%

Am. Indian / AK Native 1%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

37%

—

Gr 4

41%

—

Gr 5

42%

—

Gr 6

25%

—

Gr 7

26%

—

Gr 8

35%

—

Math

Gr 3

40%

—

Gr 4

37%

—

Gr 5

28%

—

Gr 6

20%

—

Gr 7

25%

—

Gr 8

15%

—

Science

Gr 5

28%

—

Gr 8

40%

—

Schools in this District

9 schools are officially reported under this district.

Hawthorn Townline Elem Sch

Hawthorn Middle School North

Hawthorn Middle School South

Hawthorn Elem School North

Hawthorn Aspen Elem School

Hawthorn Elem School South

Hawthorn Sch of Dual Language

Lincoln School

Hawthorn Sch for Young Learners

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

59%

Grade 3

62%

Grade 4

53%

Grade 5

48%

Grade 6

50%

Grade 7

42%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

52%

Grade 3

64%

Grade 4

64%

Grade 5

61%

Grade 6

52%

Grade 7

65%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

52%

Grade 5

62%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$505,801

Year-over-year change+6.0%

Range across 4 ZIP codes$391K to $1.2M

vs. state typical1.74x

vs. national typical1.37x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (4 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
60061	Vernon Hills	$453K	+5.4%	53.1%
60048	Libertyville	$620K	+6.7%	29.3%
60060	Mundelein	$391K	+6.3%	15.6%
60045	Lake Forest	$1.2M	+9.0%	1.9%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$2,320/mo

Year-over-year change+3.0%

Range across 4 ZIP codes$2,223 to $4,038/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (4 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
60061	Vernon Hills	$2,290	+3.5%	53.1%
60048	Libertyville	$2,223	+2.3%	29.3%
60060	Mundelein	$2,392	+2.6%	15.6%
60045	Lake Forest	$4,038	—	1.9%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$2,552/mo

Home price / national median income6.0x

Annual rent / national median income33.2%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$233/mo

Market Activity: Lake County

Median listing price$499,000

Median listing price YoY+6.2%

Median price per sq ft$240

Median price per sq ft YoY+7.6%

Median days on market29.0 days

Median days on market YoY+1.8%

Active listings862

Active listings YoY-10.0%

New listings832

New listings YoY-7.1%

Pending listings1,154

Pending listings YoY-3.0%

Hotness: median listing price$499,450

Hotness: median listing price YoY+3.6%

Supply score95.4

Supply score YoY+0.9%

Demand score77.8

Demand score YoY+1.8%

Median listing price (12 months)

Median price per sq ft (12 months)

Median days on market (12 months)

Active listings (12 months)

New listings (12 months)

Pending listings (12 months)

Hotness: median listing price (12 months)

Supply score (12 months)

Demand score (12 months)

Comparison

State typical home value$290,210 (+4.9% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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