Round Lake Cusd 116, IL - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Round Lake Cusd 116

Round Lake CUSD 116 is a pre-K through 12 district in Lake County, Illinois, serving a community of just over six thousand students. The district enrolls a predominantly Hispanic student population, with substantial Black and white enrollment as well. The median home value in the district's service area is in the mid-range for the region, and rents are moderate; housing costs have risen modestly over the past year. The area's mortgage rates and employment picture align with national trends, and median household income regionally is above the national average.

The district's state test results reveal a significant academic challenge. Across all tested grades and subjects, proficiency is very low. In math, the district's proficiency rates span from single digits in grades five through eight to around twenty percent in grade three. English language arts results are similarly low, clustering in the upper teens to upper twenties across grades three through eight. Science proficiency in grades five and eight sits near or above twenty percent. Among Lake County's forty-nine districts, Round Lake's overall proficiency index places it in the bottom quartile. This is a district where most students are not yet meeting state standards in core academic subjects.

Chronic absenteeism at just under thirty-five percent is also a serious concern, and the district sits in the bottom quartile of Lake County schools on this measure. High absenteeism typically correlates with academic struggles and requires sustained family and school engagement to address. No graduation rate data was available in the state reporting, so that piece of the picture is missing.

The district is in the midst of structural change. Effective fall 2024, it reorganized its elementary model to what it calls a Partner School configuration, affecting how grades one through five are grouped and where students attend. That same year, it began a 1:1 device program, providing iPads to all students kindergarten through twelve, a shift in daily classroom practice and learning tools. For 2025-26, the district is adopting i-Ready as its core math curriculum for kindergarten through grade eight and a new vendor, VAST Learning, for grades nine through eleven math. These are meaningful changes to instructional materials and pedagogy that families will see unfold over the coming year.

The district discovered a significant budget forecasting error in the 2024-25 school year and is addressing it by reducing eight administrative positions, leaving some vacancies unfilled, and limiting overtime. Per-pupil spending is in the upper-middle range for the county, suggesting the district invests a fair amount per student despite these fiscal pressures.

This is a district serving a community with real economic and academic headwinds. The very low proficiency rates and high absenteeism paint a picture of students who are struggling to engage with and master grade-level material. The ongoing curriculum changes and technology integration signal that the district is attempting to respond to these challenges, but families should ask directly with the schools about the evidence behind these changes and how they are intended to move test results and engagement. The budget constraints may also affect classroom staffing and resource availability in ways worth understanding before enrollment.

See more original research from School Decision →

District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

6,190

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 79%

Black 8%

White 10%

Asian 1%

Two+ 3%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

24%

—

Gr 4

21%

—

Gr 5

26%

—

Gr 6

25%

—

Gr 7

17%

—

Gr 8

17%

—

Math

Gr 3

19%

—

Gr 4

12%

—

Gr 5

—

Gr 6

—

Gr 7

10%

—

Gr 8

—

Science

Gr 5

19%

—

Gr 8

25%

—

Schools in this District

11 schools are officially reported under this district.

Pleviak Elem School

Indian Hill Elem School

Round Lake Middle School

Raymond Ellis Elem School

Round Lake Beach Elem School

Round Lake Senior High School

Village Elementary School

W J Murphy Elem School

Magee Middle School

Early Childhood Facility

Round Lake Transition Center

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

6 grades reported

20%

Grade 3

14%

Grade 4

Grade 5

12%

Grade 6

11%

Grade 7

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

27%

Grade 3

24%

Grade 4

27%

Grade 5

28%

Grade 6

19%

Grade 7

18%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

21%

Grade 5

27%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$274,769

Year-over-year change+4.6%

Range across 2 ZIP codes$275K to $352K

vs. state typical0.95x

vs. national typical0.75x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (2 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
60073	Round Lake	$275K	+4.6%	99.9%
60030	Grayslake	$352K	+5.3%	0.1%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$2,357/mo

Year-over-year change+2.1%

Range across 2 ZIP codes$2,272 to $2,357/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (2 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
60073	Round Lake	$2,357	+2.1%	99.9%
60030	Grayslake	$2,272	+9.4%	0.1%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,386/mo

Home price / national median income3.3x

Annual rent / national median income33.8%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$971/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)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.