Mundelein Community Guide
Community Overview
Mundelein is a village of about 21,200 38 miles north of downtown Chicago. While primarily residential, industrial development has occurred, particularly along I-60 and U.S. 45. Recreational opportunities include the extensive programs of the Park District. Most grade school-aged children attend district 75 schools, while the remainder are served by districts 73, 76 and 79. Secondary students go to Mundelein High School, district 120. (See below for details on schools).
Transportation needs are served by area highways (I-94), and major local roads (Lake St., I-176/Maple Ave., I-60/Townline Rd.). Commuter service to downtown is provided by the Metra Milwaukee District North Line (MD-N) in Libertyville, as well as the new Metra line, which stops in Mundelein and other northern suburbs on its way to downtown via the O'Hare area. Travel time to the downtown Chicago station is about 60 minutes. Local bus service is available from PACE. The RTA Travel Info. Number is 1-800-972-7000.
Important Phone Numbers:
Village Hall: 847-949-3200 NICOR: 1-800-942-6100
Commonwealth Edison: 1-800-334-7661 Ameritech (Phone): 1-800-942-8163.
Fire Dept. For emergencies, 911. Otherwise, 847-949-3260
Police Dept.: 911 for emergencies. Otherwise, 847-949-3250
Public Library: 470 N. Lake. 847-566-8702
Midwestern Regional Hospital: 847-872-4561 St. Therese Medical Center: 847-249-3900
Condell Medical Center: 847-362-2900 Lake Forest Hospital: 847-234-5600
Web Site Addresses: http://www.cooklib.org/nsn/lmv.html, http://members.aol.com/vmundelein/index.htm
Mundelein Consolidated High School District 120 - School District Report
All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year.
Mundelein Consolidated High School District 120
1350 W. Hawley St.
Mundelein, IL 60060
847-949-2242
School System Statistics
: See table belowDistrict-Wide Programs: Computer Literacy, Foreign Language, Art Instruction, Sports, Choral, Music Instruction, Special Education, P.E. Classes, Counseling, Hot Lunch Program, Band, Extra-Curricular Activities, Chorus, Summer School, English as a Second Language (ESL).
IGAP Test Scores (Average): See table below.
Features
: Music Room/Area, Computers/Computer Lab(s), Gym(s), Auditorium/Stage, Library, Art Room/Area, Cafeteria, Swimming Pool, Outdoor Stadium/Arena.Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Art, Guidance, Special Education, Music, P.E., Library, Vocational Education, Nurse.
Curriculum/Courses: Basic Math, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Career Math, Statistics & Probability, Journalism, American & World History, Civics, Global Studies, Sociology, Psychology, Consumer Economics, Consumer Education, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geology, Anatomy/Physiology, Environmental Science, Lab Science, French, Spanish, Latin, Band, Chorus, Art, P.E.
Elective Courses: Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Journalism, Economics, Sociology, Psychology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Spanish, French, Latin, Band, Chorus, Typing/Word Processing, Carpentry, Automotive, Accounting/Bookkeeping, Business Law, Computer Programming, Industrial Arts, Home Economics, Interior Design, Child Development, Fashion Designing, Sewing, Aviation, Drafting, Painting, Sculpture, Drawing, Photography. Note: Other vocational courses offered through Lake County Area Vocational Center to Juniors & Seniors with counselor recommendation.
Honors/AP Courses: Math, Science, English, Foreign Language, Social Sciences, History.
Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.
Special Needs: Physically Handicapped, Mildly/Moderately Retarded, Learning Disabled, Behavior Disordered, Hearing-Impaired, Sight-Impaired, Emotionally Disturbed students. Counseling, Speech Therapy, Tutoring. Services (except for Learning Disabilities Program) provided through the Special Education District of Lake County (SEDOL).
Extracurricular: Sports, School Clubs, Band, Theater/Drama, Chorus.
Web Site Address
: http://www.mundelein.lake.k12.il.us/default.htmSchool System Statistics
School Name |
Grade Levels |
Enrollment - School/District |
Number of teachers (district) |
District % teachers with Bach. Degree only |
District % teachers with Master's & above Degree |
District Ave. - Pupil/ Teacher Ratio |
District Per-Pupil Cost |
|
Mundelein High |
9-12 |
1,587 |
1,587 |
103 |
32.5% |
67.5% |
17.1:1 |
$9,550 |
IGAP Scores - 10th. Grade Reading-Writing-Math; 11th. Grade Science-Social Studies
Mundelein High School District 120 |
IGAP Scores - Grade 10 |
IGAP Scores - Grade 11 |
Graduation Rate |
ACT Composite |
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Subjects |
Reading |
Math |
Writing |
Science |
Social Studies |
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Statewide Averages |
228 |
264 |
26.2 |
263 |
249 |
81.8% |
21.5 |
District Averages |
246 |
301 |
28 |
299 |
290 |
91% |
22.1 |
School Averages |
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Mundelein High |
246 |
301 |
28 |
299 |
290 |
91% |
22.1 |
Fremont School District 79 - School District Report
All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year.
Fremont Elementary - School District 79
28855 N. Fremont Ctr.
Mundelein, IL 60060
847-566-0169
School System Statistics
: See table below.District-Wide Programs: Hot Lunch Program, P.E. Classes, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, Computer Literacy, Extra-Curricular Activities, Band, Chorus, Sports, Special Education, Preschool Screening, Counseling, Gifted Program, Tutoring (Remedial Reading & Math), PTA, English as a Second Language (ESL).
IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores Tables below.
Features: Music Room/Area, Gym(s), Art Room/Area, Cafeteria, Library, Outdoor Playground, Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s), Science Labs, Auditorium/Stage, Handicapped Accessible.
Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Art, Music, P.E., Gifted/Talented, Special Education, Library, Vocational Education (Middle School), Social Work.
Curriculum: Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E., Library, Home Arts & Industrial Education.
Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.
Special Needs: Learning Disabled, Behavior Disordered, Mildly/Moderately Retarded (through the Special Education District of Lake County or SEDOL), Physically Handicapped (through the Special Education District of Lake County or SEDOL), Sight-Impaired (through the Special Education District of Lake County or SEDOL), Gifted students. Speech Therapy, Counseling, Tutoring (Remedial Reading & Math) provided.
Extracurricular: Sports, Band (Grades 4-8), Chorus (Middle School), School Clubs.
School System Statistics
School Name |
Grade Levels |
Enrollment - School/District |
Number of teachers (district) |
District % teachers with Bach. Degree only |
District % teachers with Master's & above Degree |
District Ave. - Pupil/ Teacher Ratio |
District Per-Pupil Cost |
|
Fremont Elementary |
K-8 |
1,252 |
1,252 |
75 |
42.4% |
57.6% |
18.8:1 |
$6,607 |
IGAP Scores - Reading-Math-Writing, 3rd, 6th. & 8th. Grades
Fremont Elementary School District 79 |
IGAP Scores - Reading |
IGAP Scores - Math |
IGAP Scores - Writing |
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Grades |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
Statewide Averages |
246 |
248 |
237 |
287 |
282 |
290 |
18.7 |
22.6 |
24.5 |
District Averages |
281 |
317 |
298 |
304 |
352 |
366 |
20.9 |
24.8 |
26.6 |
School Averages |
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Fremont Elementary |
281 |
317 |
298 |
304 |
352 |
366 |
20.9 |
24.8 |
26.6 |
IGAP Scores - Science-Social Studies, 4th & 7th. Grades
Fremont Elementary School District 79 |
IGAP Scores Science |
IGAP Scores Social Studies |
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Grades |
4 |
7 |
4 |
7 |
Statewide Averages |
251 |
260 |
269 |
261 |
District Averages |
290 |
313 |
312 |
331 |
School Averages |
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Fremont Elementary |
290 |
313 |
312 |
331 |
Mundelein School District 75 - School District Report
All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year.
Mundelein School District 75
200 W. Maple Ave
Mundelein, IL 60060
847-949-2701
School System Statistics
: See table below.District-Wide Programs: Hot Lunch Program, English as a Second Language (ESL), P.E. Classes, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, Computer Literacy, Special Education, Magnet School Program (Lincoln School*), Band, Preschool Screening, Sports, Gifted Program, Early Childhood.
IGAP Test Scores (Average): See tables below.
Features: Music Room/Area, Gym(s), Art Room/Area, Library, Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s), Auditorium/Stage, Outdoor Playground, Cafeteria.
Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Art, Music, P.E., Library, Special Education, Nurse, Guidance, Social Work, Gifted/Talented.
Curriculum: Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E., Library.
Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.
Special Needs: Learning Disabled, Hearing-Impaired, Gifted, (Other special needs are met through the Special Education District of Lake County or SEDOL) students. Counseling, Speech Therapy, Tutoring (Chapter 1 Remedial Reading), *Other special services are provided through the Special Education District of Lake County or SEDOL.
Extracurricular: Band, Sports (Middle School).
Magnet School Description: *Lincoln School, which is open to all children in the district, emphasizes parental involvement; technology; thematic/integrated curriculum; multiple intelligences learning (linguistic, musical, logical-mathematical, spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, interpersonal and intrapersonal); problem-based learning, multi-age groupings, and a continuous learning calendar (four 9-week sessions with 3-week breaks in between and a 5-week summer break). Educational programs and child care will be available between sessions.
District Schools
Carl Sandburg Middle School. 855 W. Hawley St., Mundelein, IL 60060, 847-949-2707.
Mechanics Grove Elementary. 1200 N. Midlothian Rd., Mundelein, IL 60060, 847-949-2712.
Washington Elementary. 122 S. Garfield Ave., Mundelein, IL 60060, 847-949-2714.
Lincoln Elementary. 200 W. Maple St., Mundelein, IL 60060, 847-949-2720.
School System Statistics
School Name |
Grade Levels |
Enrollment - School/District |
Number of teachers (district) |
District % teachers with Bach. Degree only |
District % teachers with Master's & above Degree |
District Ave. - Pupil/ Teacher Ratio |
District Per-Pupil Cost |
|
Carl Sandburg Middle |
5-8 |
691 |
2,215 |
131 |
83.3% |
16.7% |
19:1 |
$4,825 |
Mechanics Grove Elementary |
PK-4 |
635 |
2,215 |
131 |
83.3% |
16.7% |
19:1 |
$4,825 |
Washington Elementary |
K-4 |
516 |
2,215 |
131 |
83.3% |
16.7% |
19:1 |
$4,825 |
Lincoln Elementary |
PK-5 |
373 |
2,215 |
131 |
83.3% |
16.7% |
19:1 |
$4,825 |
IGAP Scores - Reading-Math-Writing, 3rd, 6th. & 8th. Grades
Mundelein Elementary School District 75 |
IGAP Scores - Reading |
IGAP Scores - Math |
IGAP Scores - Writing |
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Grades |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
Statewide Averages |
246 |
248 |
320 |
287 |
282 |
290 |
18.7 |
22.6 |
24.5 |
District Averages |
288 |
254 |
255 |
346 |
322 |
320 |
19.5 |
23.5 |
25.9 |
School Averages |
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Carl Sandburg Middle |
N/A |
254 |
255 |
N/A |
322 |
320 |
N/A |
23.5 |
25.9 |
Mechanics Grove Elementary |
294 |
N/A |
N/A |
354 |
N/A |
N/A |
18.8 |
N/A |
N/A |
Washington Elementary |
255 |
N/A |
N/A |
321 |
N/A |
N/A |
19.2 |
N/A |
N/A |
Lincoln Elementary |
326 |
N/A |
N/A |
368 |
N/A |
N/A |
21.3 |
N/A |
N/A |
IGAP Scores - Science-Social Studies, 4th & 7th. Grades
Mundelein Elementary School District 75 |
IGAP Scores Science |
IGAP Scores Social Studies |
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Grades |
4 |
7 |
4 |
7 |
Statewide Averages |
251 |
260 |
269 |
261 |
District Averages |
295 |
292 |
309 |
318 |
School Averages |
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Carl Sandburg Middle |
N/A |
292 |
N/A |
318 |
Mechanics Grove Elementary |
296 |
N/A |
302 |
N/A |
Washington Elementary |
283 |
N/A |
311 |
N/A |
Lincoln Elementary |
310 |
N/A |
323 |
N/A |
Private Schools
Editor's Note
: Annual tuition quoted in this table is for one child, Full-day Kindergarten (if available)/Grades 1-8 for Elementary Schools and Grades 9-12 for High Schools. For Catholic Schools, annual tuition quoted is for parishioners. For other denominations, annual tuition quoted is for members (whenever there is a difference between member/nonmember tuition). Any school with an asterisk (*) offers before- and/or after-school care. While we make a reasonable effort to maintain accuracy, we don't guarantee that all information is correct.
Name |
Address |
Phone |
Grade Levels |
Tuition |
Carmel High School |
1 Carmel Pkwy. |
847-566-3000 |
9th. - 12th. |
$3785 |
St. Mary School* |
22277 W. Erhart Rd. |
847-223-4021 |
K - 8th. |
$1080 |
Montessori Country Day School* |
P.O. Box 413 |
847-949-8844 |
PreK - 6th |
$3520 |
Santa Maria Del Popolo School* |
126 N. Lake St. |
847-949-2335 |
K - 8th. |
$1551 |
Child Care and Preschool Programs
Editor's Note
: Tuition quoted is the weekly rate for full-time care. Codes in parenthesis: I for Infant, T for Toddler, 2 for Age 2, P for Preschool (Ages 2-5 or 3-5), K for Kindergarten, SA for school-age. For part-time preschool programs (2, 3, or 5 mornings or afternoons per week), the tuition quoted is monthly, with 2x, 3x, or 5x in parenthesis to indicate the number of days per week for each program. While we make a reasonable effort to maintain accuracy, we don't guarantee that all information is correct. For any categories that are blank, please call the center for that information.
Name |
Address |
Phone |
Ages Enrolled |
Hours |
Tuition |
Children's House of Northshore |
1220 S. Lake |
847-949-6340 |
2 to 6 |
7:00 - 6:00 |
|
Wee Kirk |
1500 W. Hawley |
847-949-8671 |
3 to 6 |
9:00 - 3:00 |
$110 |
Mundelein Coop. Preschool |
315 N. Seymour Ave. |
847-949-1899 |
3 to 5 |
9:00 - 3:00 |
$74 (2x), $96 (3x), $170 (5x). |
New Beginnings Montessori School |
1401 S. Lake St. |
847-566-4345 |
15 months to 6 |
7:00 - 6:00 |
|
Montessori Country Day School |
200 W. Maple St. |
847-949-8844 |
3 to 12 |
7:00 - 6:00 |
$305 (1/2 day), $375 (extended day), $445 (full-day). Monthly rates. |
Cherished Children Early Learning Center |
406 Washington Blvd. |
847-566-1471 |
6 weeks to 7 |
6:30 - 5:45 |
$150 (It), $140 (T), $120 (2), $110 (P), $95 (K, bef./aft.), $60 (SA) |
The Learning Center (Mundelein Park District) |
1016 Diamond Lake Rd. |
847-566-1988 |
3 to 5 |
9:00 - 2:30 |
$270 (2x), $385 (3x) |
Y-Tot Day Care Center |
706 E. Hawley |
847-949-0060 |
2 to 5 |
6:30 - 6:00 |
Sliding scale fees. |
Recreation
Mundelein Park District
100 N. Seymour Ave.
Mundelein, IL 60060
847-566-0650
Equipment/Physical Features
: Sports Fields, Tennis Court(s), Gym(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Ice Rink(s).Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Fitness, Bowling, Arts & Crafts, Piano, Ballet, Dance, Computers, Babysitting, Basketball, Gymnastics, Tennis, Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Music, Reading/Stories.
Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Fitness, Yoga, Dance, Arts & Crafts, Piano/Keyboards, First Aid, CPR, Fashion/Appearance, Financial Planning, Sign Language, Computers, Tennis, Volleyball, Basketball, Softball, Karate, T'ai Chi, Tae Kwon Do, Golf.
Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Driving, Trips, Fitness, Bowling, Pinochle, Bridge, Newsletter, Game Days.
Special Needs: Physically Handicapped, Developmentally Delayed, Hearing-Impaired, Sight-Impaired, Member of the Special Recreation Association of Lake County (SRACLC), 847-566-2277.
Special Services: Adapted Materials, Adapted Equipment, Remedial Help.
Other Services: Preschool, Child Care.