Woodstock Cusd 200, IL - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Woodstock Cusd 200

Woodstock CUSD 200 serves a community of moderate enrollment spanning prekindergarten through twelfth grade across a dozen schools in McHenry County. The district's enrollment sits at a mid-sized level, with a student body that is roughly evenly split between white students and Hispanic students, with smaller populations of Black, Asian, and multiracial students. Free-or-reduced-price lunch data was not provided, so a parent may want to ask the district directly about the share of economically disadvantaged students.

On state assessments, Woodstock's profile shows a mixed academic picture. In English language arts, the district performs solidly across grades three through eight, with proficiency rates in the mid-to-upper ranges in the earlier grades climbing into the high ranges by seventh and eighth grade. Math presents a more challenging picture. Third-grade math proficiency sits in the mid-range, fourth-grade drops notably, and fifth-grade proficiency falls further to a lower level. Recovery occurs by grades seven and eight, where proficiency rates climb back to the mid-range. Science proficiency in fifth grade is low, though eighth-grade science performance improves substantially. This uneven profile suggests that elementary math and science may be areas where the district faces headwinds, though students show recovery in the middle grades.

When positioned against other districts in McHenry County, Woodstock's overall proficiency index across tested subjects and grades places it above the midpoint among the county's peer districts. However, chronic absenteeism is notably high, falling in the bottom quartile within the county. This gap between academic performance and attendance patterns is worth exploring further with the district to understand whether barriers to consistent attendance are widespread, whether targeted interventions are in place, or whether specific student groups are driving the higher rate.

Per-pupil spending is in the middle range of the county, slightly above the typical level. Housing values in the district's primary area, Woodstock, have appreciated modestly and hover in the moderate range for the region, with rental costs moderate as a share of household income. The tax environment matters significantly here. For the 2025 tax cycle, the district publicly reported reducing its property tax levy and using fund balances to make debt payments, which is rare among school districts and means homeowners saw tax decreases rather than increases. This signal is meaningful for families weighing affordability in a county known for high property taxes.

Curriculum development is underway. The district launched district-wide micro-internship and internship programs for high school students in fall 2025, positioning career pathways and work-based learning as a deliberate, structural part of the high school experience.

A parent should expect solid English language arts instruction and stable to improving performance as students move through middle school. Math and science require closer attention, particularly in the elementary grades. The high chronic absenteeism rate deserves direct conversation with the school about its causes and the district's response. For families considering the district, the recent property tax relief and new career-pathway initiatives are concrete recent moves, though the academic performance data shows both strength and areas of concern.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

6,123

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 36%

Black 4%

White 55%

Asian 2%

Two+ 2%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

55%

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Gr 4

53%

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Gr 5

59%

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Gr 6

59%

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Gr 7

68%

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Gr 8

65%

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Math

Gr 3

42%

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Gr 4

25%

—

Gr 5

19%

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Gr 6

25%

—

Gr 7

30%

—

Gr 8

32%

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Science

Gr 5

27%

—

Gr 8

39%

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Schools in this District

12 schools are officially reported under this district.

Mary Endres Elementary School

Verda Dierzen Early Learning Ctr

Creekside Middle School

Dean Street Elem School

Greenwood Elem School

Northwood Middle School

Woodstock High School

Westwood Elem School

Olson Elementary School

Prairiewood Elem Sch

Clay Academy

Woodstock North High School

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

6 grades reported

49%

Grade 3

41%

Grade 4

32%

Grade 5

39%

Grade 6

45%

Grade 7

46%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

61%

Grade 3

65%

Grade 4

68%

Grade 5

71%

Grade 6

76%

Grade 7

77%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

37%

Grade 5

53%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$334,204

Year-over-year change+4.4%

Range across 6 ZIP codes$274K to $418K

vs. state typical1.15x

vs. national typical0.91x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (6 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
60098	Woodstock	$338K	+4.4%	90.9%
60097	Wonder Lake	$291K	+4.2%	6.8%
60033	Harvard	$274K	+3.9%	1.3%
60014	Crystal Lake	$366K	+4.4%	0.7%
60152	Marengo	$353K	+6.0%	0.2%
60180	Union	$418K	+7.2%	0.1%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,560/mo

Year-over-year change+2.1%

Range across 2 ZIP codes$1,555 to $2,258/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (2 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
60098	Woodstock	$1,555	—	90.9%
60014	Crystal Lake	$2,258	+2.1%	0.7%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,686/mo

Home price / national median income4.0x

Annual rent / national median income22.4%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$127/mo

Market Activity: McHenry County

Median listing price$423,450

Median listing price YoY+0.8%

Median price per sq ft$211

Median price per sq ft YoY+4.5%

Median days on market33.0 days

Median days on market YoY+4.8%

Active listings422

Active listings YoY-12.8%

New listings448

New listings YoY-3.5%

Pending listings612

Pending listings YoY-9.6%

Hotness: median listing price$421,748

Hotness: median listing price YoY+1.7%

Supply score90.8

Supply score YoY+1.2%

Demand score84.4

Demand score YoY-1.7%

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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Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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