Walter R Sundling Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Palatine, Illinois 60067 · Palatine CCSD 15
#135 of 670 middle schools in Illinois
#4315 of 15,369 nationally
About Walter R Sundling Middle School
Walter R Sundling Middle School is a public middle located in Palatine, in the Palatine CCSD 15 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 679 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 65.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 135th of 670 ranked middle schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (85th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 679.
There are 14 schools in Palatine; Walter R Sundling Middle School ranks 5th of 14 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)49%
- Reading proficiency (30%)56%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)47%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Walter R Sundling Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 47%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 56%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 49%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Walter R Sundling Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Lincoln Elementary School
Palatine · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
772 students · 1.1 km away
Virginia Lake Elem School
Palatine · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
717 students · 2.2 km away
Gray M Sanborn Elem School
Palatine · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
661 students · 2.2 km away
Palatine High School
Palatine · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,535 students · 2.3 km away
Stuart R Paddock School
Palatine · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
348 students · 2.4 km away
Jane Addams Elem School
Palatine · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
567 students · 2.7 km away
Marion Jordan Elem School
Palatine · Public elementary · Grades K–5
503 students · 2.9 km away
Winston Campus Middle School
Palatine · Public middle · Grades 6–8
847 students · 3.0 km away
Winston Campus Elementary
Palatine · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
2 students · 3.1 km away
Lake Louise Elem School
Palatine · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
608 students · 3.6 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
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679 students
Jacksonville Middle School
Jacksonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
680 students
James Hart School
Homewood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
681 students
Jerling Junior High School
Orland Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
677 students
Stevenson Middle School
Melrose Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
682 students
Glenwood Intermediate Sch
Chatham · Public middle · Grades 5–6
672 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Walter R Sundling Middle School a good school?
Walter R Sundling Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 65.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #135 of 670 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Walter R Sundling Middle School rank in Illinois?
Walter R Sundling Middle School ranks #135 of 670 middle schools in Illinois and #4315 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Walter R Sundling Middle School?
Walter R Sundling Middle School had 679 students in 2025.
Is Walter R Sundling Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Walter R Sundling Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Walter R Sundling Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Walter R Sundling Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.