The top reported proficiency rate is 73% in English language arts. The lowest is 59% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Millburn Middle School
Millburn Middle School serves grades six through eight in Lindenhurst, a low-density suburban village in Lake County where most residents commute to nearby employment centers like Libertyville, Gurnee, or Chicago. The school enrolls a modest student body, distributed fairly evenly across its three grade levels, in a community that is predominantly residential and interwoven with forest preserves and natural spaces.
The school's academic profile in English language arts is a clear strength. Sixth graders show proficiency rates in the mid-seventies, and eighth graders reach the high seventies, both notably above the midpoint when compared to other Lake County districts. Seventh grade also sits solidly in the mid-sixties. In science, eighth-grade proficiency is in the low sixties. Mathematics tells a more mixed picture. Sixth grade math proficiency is in the mid-fifties, seventh grade rises to the low sixties, and eighth grade sits at around sixty percent. Across tested subjects and grades, the school's overall proficiency index places it above the midpoint among Lake County districts. Participation rates are nearly universal, with test participation consistently in the high nineties or complete.
State assessment results for third through fifth grades are not available; this is typical for middle schools, which do not serve those grades and therefore are not tested in them. Science testing for grade five similarly does not apply to this school's grade band.
The student body is predominantly white, with substantial Asian and Hispanic representation, smaller Black enrollment, and very few students identifying as American Indian, Alaska Native, or Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander. Data on free and reduced price lunch eligibility and on special education or English learner enrollment is not available in the current public reporting. These are important characteristics that can shape peer composition and school culture; a parent may want to contact the school directly to learn more about the breadth of support services and the demographics of students receiving those services.
Lindenhurst itself is a quiet suburban village of primarily single-family homes and a few apartment communities, with no traditional downtown walkable center. Parks and natural areas define much of daily life; the Lindenhurst Park District operates multiple recreational sites and the village sits near several forest preserves and connects to the Millennium Trail. Most families commute outside the village for work. Housing in the zip code is moderately priced compared to broader benchmarks; home values have held steady with slight annual appreciation. For families moving to the area, rental housing is available as well. Metra commuter rail requires a drive to Round Lake Beach or Round Lake stations.
In 2024 the Millburn CCSD 24 school board withdrew from a statewide reading award program citing concerns about book selection, then reinstated it less than two months later following community petition and board reversal. The final resolution included a parental opt-out clause rather than opt-in. This episode is worth noting because it shows how the district handles curriculum challenges and the role of parent voice in book selection, factors some families weigh when choosing a school system.
The school data sections display specific enrollment numbers, proficiency rates, participation rates, and assessment counts. The comparison data shows how this school ranks among other districts in Lake County on overall proficiency. No district-wide strategic plan, program offerings beyond core academics, staffing ratios, attendance data, or discipline records were available in the sources reviewed.
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