Grade school districts in Waukegan, North Chicago and Zion ranked among Lake County's lowest for reading aptitude, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
As part of the annual Partnership For Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers ("PARCC") examination, Illinois public school students in grades three through eight are asked to read and analyze passages of fiction and nonfiction, then write about them.
The students pass if their scores either meet or exceed expectations, indicating they're "ready for the next level" of school.
Where did your school district rank?
Lake County districts with lowest reading scores
| Rank | District | City | County | Passing Rate |
| 1 | Learn 9 In Waukegan | Waukegan | Lake | 9.80% |
| 2 | North Chicago School District 187 | North Chicago | Lake | 14.70% |
| 3 | Zion Elementary School District 6 | Zion | Lake | 15.90% |
| 4 | Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 | Waukegan | Lake | 16.30% |
| 5 | Round Lake Community Unit School District 116 | Round Lake | Lake | 17.90% |
| 6 | Beach Park Community Consolidated School District 3 | Beach Park | Lake | 19.30% |
| 7 | Woodland Community Consolidated School District 50 | Gurnee | Livingston | 20.20% |
| 8 | Gurnee School District 56 | Gurnee | Lake | 24.80% |
| 9 | Gavin School District 37 | Ingleside | Lake | 25.50% |
| 10 | Diamond Lake School District 76 | Mundelein | Lake | 27.70% |
ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS STORY
Diamond Lake School District 76 Board• Gurnee School District 56• Round Lake Community Unit School District 116 Board• Zion Elementary School District 6 Board• Woodland Community Consolidated School District 50• Beach Park Community Consolidated School District 3 Board• North Chicago School District 187• Waukegan Community Unit School District 60• Learn 9 In Waukegan• Gavin School District 37 Board
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