Carl Sandburg Middle School
Mundelein, IL · Mundelein ESD 75 · Grades 6 - 8
386th of 685 Illinois middle schools statewide · better than 44%▼ Declining
Carl Sandburg Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Carl Sandburg Middle School 386th of 685 Illinois middle schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 44% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 49th in 2019 to 44th in 2025 — declining.
Carl Sandburg Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Carl Sandburg Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 533 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 48.6% | 53.5% | ▲ 4.9 pts | |
| White | 41.1% | 34.9% | ▼ 6.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.7% | 4.1% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| Black | 1.2% | 3.8% | ▲ 2.6 pts | |
| Asian | 6.2% | 3.6% | ▼ 2.6 pts |
Homes near Carl Sandburg Middle School
Typical home value $394K in zip 60060 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Carl Sandburg Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2West Oak Middle SchoolDiamond Lake SD 76 · 1.8 mi away561st of 685
ELA 38% · Math 18% - 7Hawthorn Middle School NorthHawthorn CCSD 73 · 2.9 mi away209th of 685
ELA 61% · Math 49% - 9Highland Middle SchoolLibertyville SD 70 · 3 mi away114th of 685
ELA 75% · Math 55% - 8Fremont Jr High/Middle SchoolFremont SD 79 · 3 mi away147th of 685
ELA 73% · Math 49% - 7Hawthorn Middle School SouthHawthorn CCSD 73 · 3.1 mi away268th of 685
ELA 58% · Math 43% - 10Woodlawn Middle SchoolKildeer Countryside CCSD 96 · 3.6 mi away53rd of 685
ELA 80% · Math 67% - 9Lake Zurich Middle - N CampusLake Zurich CUSD 95 · 5 mi away71st of 685
ELA 78% · Math 63% - 10Twin Groves Middle SchoolKildeer Countryside CCSD 96 · 5.5 mi away42nd of 685
ELA 80% · Math 70%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Carl Sandburg Middle School in?
Carl Sandburg Middle School is part of the Mundelein ESD 75 district in Mundelein, Illinois.
Is Carl Sandburg Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Carl Sandburg Middle School 386th of 685 Illinois middle schools (better than 44% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Carl Sandburg Middle School?
Hispanic 54%, White 35%, Two or more races 4%, Black 4% (533 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Carl Sandburg Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60060 is $394K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.