Robert E Abbott Middle School
Waukegan, IL · Waukegan CUSD 60 · Grades 6 - 8
659th of 685 Illinois middle schools statewide · better than 4%· Stable
Robert E Abbott Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Robert E Abbott Middle School 659th of 685 Illinois middle schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 4% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 3th in 2019 to 4th in 2025.
Robert E Abbott Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Robert E Abbott Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 585 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 88.3% | 88.9% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Black | 6.1% | 6.7% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| White | 2.3% | 1.9% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.6% | 1.2% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| Asian | 1.7% | 0.9% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Robert E Abbott Middle School
Typical home value $238K in zip 60085 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Robert E Abbott Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Miguel Juarez Middle SchoolWaukegan CUSD 60 · 0.2 mi away673rd of 685
ELA 14% · Math 11% - 2John R Lewis Middle SchoolWaukegan CUSD 60 · 0.9 mi away562nd of 685
ELA 34% · Math 21% - 1Edith M Smith Middle SchoolWaukegan CUSD 60 · 1 mi away678th of 685
ELA 13% · Math 7% - 1Neal Math Science AcademyNorth Chicago SD 187 · 2.5 mi away652nd of 685
ELA 22% · Math 10% - 1Jack Benny Middle SchoolWaukegan CUSD 60 · 2.5 mi away648th of 685
ELA 21% · Math 12% - 1Viking SchoolGurnee SD 56 · 3.5 mi away643rd of 685
ELA 26% · Math 11% - 10Lake Bluff Middle SchoolLake Bluff ESD 65 · 5.8 mi away57th of 685
ELA 82% · Math 62% - 1Zion Central Middle SchoolZion ESD 6 · 6.1 mi away665th of 685
ELA 21% · Math 7%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Robert E Abbott Middle School in?
Robert E Abbott Middle School is part of the Waukegan CUSD 60 district in Waukegan, Illinois.
Is Robert E Abbott Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Robert E Abbott Middle School 659th of 685 Illinois middle schools (better than 4% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Robert E Abbott Middle School?
Hispanic 89%, Black 7%, White 2%, Two or more races 1% (585 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Robert E Abbott 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.