John R Lewis Middle School
Waukegan, IL · Waukegan CUSD 60 · Grades 6 - 8
562nd of 685 Illinois middle schools statewide · better than 18%· Stable
John R Lewis Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks John R Lewis Middle School 562nd of 685 Illinois middle schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 18% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 20th in 2019 to 18th in 2025.
John R Lewis Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
John R Lewis Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 762 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 72.3% | 78.9% | ▲ 6.6 pts | |
| Black | 20.2% | 15.9% | ▼ 4.3 pts | |
| White | 3.7% | 2.8% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Asian | 1.5% | 0.8% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.5% | 0.7% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
Homes near John R Lewis Middle School
Typical home value $238K in zip 60085 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near John R Lewis Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Robert E Abbott Middle SchoolWaukegan CUSD 60 · 0.9 mi away659th of 685
ELA 22% · Math 8% - 1Miguel Juarez Middle SchoolWaukegan CUSD 60 · 1.1 mi away673rd of 685
ELA 14% · Math 11% - 1Neal Math Science AcademyNorth Chicago SD 187 · 1.6 mi away652nd of 685
ELA 22% · Math 10% - 1Edith M Smith Middle SchoolWaukegan CUSD 60 · 1.8 mi away678th of 685
ELA 13% · Math 7% - 1Jack Benny Middle SchoolWaukegan CUSD 60 · 3.3 mi away648th of 685
ELA 21% · Math 12% - 1Viking SchoolGurnee SD 56 · 3.4 mi away643rd of 685
ELA 26% · Math 11% - 10Lake Bluff Middle SchoolLake Bluff ESD 65 · 5 mi away57th of 685
ELA 82% · Math 62% - 5Woodland Middle SchoolWoodland CCSD 50 · 6.2 mi away408th of 685
ELA 51% · Math 29%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is John R Lewis Middle School in?
John R Lewis Middle School is part of the Waukegan CUSD 60 district in Waukegan, Illinois.
Is John R Lewis Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks John R Lewis Middle School 562nd of 685 Illinois middle schools (better than 18% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of John R Lewis Middle School?
Hispanic 79%, Black 16%, White 3%, American Indian 1% (762 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near John R Lewis Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60085 is $238K 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.