West Oak Middle School
Mundelein, IL 60060
Phone: (847) 566-9220
District: Diamond Lake School District 76
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 6,7,8 • 277 students
West Oak Middle School, a public school located in Mundelein, IL, serves grades 6-8 in the Diamond Lake School District 76.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
West Oak Middle School is a public school located in Mundelein, IL. 277 students attend West Oak Middle School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 4/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Illinois Assessment of Readiness data from Illinois State Board of Education, and using 2025 Illinois Science Assessment data from Illinois State Board of Education. |
| Student Growth | 6/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Illinois State Board of Education. |
Worrisome patterns of chronic student absenteeism have been identified.
Posted: March 8, 2022
Posted: March 8, 2022
Posted: March 8, 2022
Great teachers who care about their students and not the money. They are dedicated everyday to helping their students learn and get the best grades possible. The band and math program is really good.
Posted: March 8, 2022
Posted: January 9, 2018
Mr. Willeford is a great guy. He is always engaged and willing to connect with parents.
Posted: January 9, 2018
Posted: January 9, 2018
Posted: January 9, 2018
Some challenges with student population but the quality of education overal is top notch.
Posted: November 23, 2017
Posted: November 23, 2017
Posted: November 23, 2017
Posted: August 28, 2017
Posted: August 28, 2017
Posted: August 28, 2017
Posted: August 28, 2017
Posted: August 28, 2017
Outstanding experience for a very diverse education.
Posted: August 28, 2017
Posted: February 26, 2016
A great place for student. Excellent system. I admire everyone in this school. The kids success and safety is the foremost goal. I'm very thankful having my kids in this school. A big salute to all the teachers and staff. Excellent music program. Don't just look at the rating of the school in this website, ask parents and people around the school.
Posted: February 26, 2016
Posted: February 26, 2016
Posted: February 26, 2016
Posted: January 8, 2016
Posted: January 8, 2016
Posted: January 8, 2016
Posted: January 8, 2016
Best educational system. Best teachers with Masters degree. Best security system for students. Excellent Music, Math, and science program. A diversified population. Don't settle for school rating check the feedback of parents on how student progress and how they become. It may not be the greatest school in USA but one of the best school for your kids. Truly a remarkable experience for your kids to prepare in higher education.
Posted: August 5, 2010
West Oak has the best band/choir program there is. The children are challenged and they are encouraged to thrive. The principal is very involved and the teachers have an excellent relationship with the parents.
Posted: June 8, 2010
My son has thrived at West Oak. When we 1st moved to the area 20 years ago, we had no children. Before my son started school we shopped for schools in the area. We interviewed all the principals and toured the schools from Buffalo Grove to Libertyville. When we found out Dist 76 had a Dual Language program, we stopped our search and waited for him to be tested. We were thrilled when he got in and we were happy when his sister got in as well 3 years later. While there have been some ups and downs my children thrived in all 3 schools. My children both benefitted from speech therapy, remedial reading, and enrichment programs. While I did my stint in being secretary with the PTO and various school referendum and other committees, there were a lot of school activities for my children to be involved in as well. I can t thank the teachers enough for all they ve done for my children. They totally go above and beyond!
Posted: June 7, 2010
My oldest is currently going into 7th grade at WO and she is having a WOnderful experience there. Tons of opportunities for extracurricular activities and a great academic challenge. She has yet to have a teacher she dislikes. I look forward to my younger children attending this winner!
Posted: June 7, 2010
My son just finished his first year at West Oak. What an incredible education, great teachers, and staff who truly wants the best for their students!!! At District 76, our students still get music, art, physical education. Additionally, did you know that at grade 5 all students are available to be in a school band. District 76 still has extracurricular activites and they are so supportive of the programs. District 76 not only has spirit but they have great students who perform well. District 76 feeds into two high schools with one being Adlai E Stevenson and the other is Mundelein. According to feedback I have heard from school, is that our students are above average when going into high school for education. We have small class sizes and lots of support from teachers and staff. We moved a few years ago and made sure we stayed in District 76!
Posted: May 10, 2010
West Oak Middle schools is a very good school in a culturally diverse neighborhood. The teachers and administrators are dedicated to providing a comprehensive education while keeping its doors open for many after school community activities. The principals and teachers are responsive and accessible to parents and extremelly dedicated to delivering a strong educational experience to each student.. The band program is outstanding and clearly connected to the community. This is truly an outstanding public school.
Posted: September 1, 2008
Posted: February 5, 2008
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