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Lundahl Middle School

560 Nash Rd, Crystal Lake, IL 60014Crystal Lake CCSD 47
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0608Non-Charter
821
Students
Total enrolled
$17,843
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
24% vs nat'l
13.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
12% vs nat'l
Large public school
Serves 821 students in grades 06–08 in Crystal Lake, Illinois.
24% above average funding
District spends $17,843 per pupil, 24% more than the national average of $14,347.
13.6 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is well below the national average — smaller classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

Lundahl Middle School is a large middle in Crystal Lake, Illinois, serving grades 06–08 with 821 students. The district invests $17,843 per student — 24% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 33% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Lundahl Middle School

821
Total Students
13.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
33%
Free Lunch
61
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0608) are served by this school
Gender Distribution402 male · 419 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility33%
National avg 52% · 274 students
Student Composition
61%
32%
Asian3%
White61%
Hispanic / Latino32%
Black2%
Multiracial3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 171135001360

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,843Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$17,843
State avg
$20,102
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,851
Student Support$3,390
Administration$2,141
Operations$2,676
Other$1,784
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $17,843 spent per student, an estimated $7,904 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
31%
62%
State government
31.5%
Local (property tax)
61.8%
Federal programs
6.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $17,843/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location
CountyMcHenry County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (815)459-5971
NCES ID: 171135001360
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Crystal Lake seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
560 Nash Rd, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.