The top reported proficiency rate is 65% in English language arts. The lowest is 53% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Woodview School
Woodview School is a small kindergarten through fourth-grade elementary school in Grayslake, serving a suburban community about 40 miles north of Chicago. The school enrolls a diverse population of students in a town characterized by owner-occupied homes, a historic downtown core on Center Street, and several civic anchors including parks, a library, and two Metra commuter-rail stations. Housing values in the area reflect a modest suburban market with ongoing new construction and planned development.
The school's academic profile shows mixed results across tested grades. In third grade, students performed solidly in both English language arts and mathematics, with a meaningful majority demonstrating proficiency. Fourth grade shows a notable split: English language arts proficiency was above the third-grade level, but mathematics proficiency dropped meaningfully, with fewer than half of tested students meeting the standard. The participation rate in testing was consistently high, suggesting reliable data. A parent may want to look into how the school is addressing the fourth-grade mathematics gap with staff and the school directly.
The data covers only grades three and four because Woodview serves through fourth grade; fifth and sixth grade students belong to another building, which explains why results appear incomplete in the state assessment tables. The school is part of Grayslake CCSD 46, a district that has undergone several significant changes. The district passed a referendum in 2024 to support ongoing capital improvements, safety enhancements, and teacher retention; the net effect on property taxes will be a modest reduction starting in 2025 once prior debt is paid off. Beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, the district is launching a new Two-Way Dual Language Program in Spanish and English at two elementary schools, which is a substantive curriculum change affecting school assignment and instructional approach for families choosing that option.
Among comparable districts in Lake County, Woodview's overall proficiency index stands above the midpoint, suggesting its students are performing at or above the typical rate for the region. Enrollment at Woodview is slightly above average for an elementary school of its grade span, with a student body that is majority white, but with meaningful Hispanic, Black, and Asian populations reflecting the community's diversity. Free and reduced price lunch data were not available in the state records.
The school sits in a stable, residentially oriented village where civic life centers on nearby parks, the public library, and the walkable downtown. A data center campus for artificial intelligence computing has been announced for the community, and new housing construction continues, signaling modest economic activity. The combination of moderate home values, suburban setting, and accessible rail transit to Chicago makes the area appealing to families seeking smaller-town schools with access to urban employment and culture.
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