Gages Lake School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (19-20)
161 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
32%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)1%
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)22%
26%
Black
(19-20)38%
17%
White
(19-20)30%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)9%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
64%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Special Education District Lake County/Sedol
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Gages Lake School often compared to?
Gages Lake Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Laremont School, Cyd Lash Academy, John Powers Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Gages Lake School?
161 students attend Gages Lake School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Gages Lake School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What school district is Gages Lake School part of?
Gages Lake School is part of Special Education District Lake County/Sedol.
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