Abbott Middle School vs Harriet Gifford Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 876 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abbott Middle School
Elgin · Public middle · Grades 7–8
551 students
Harriet Gifford Elem School
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
460 students
| Measure | Abbott Middle School Elgin, Illinois | Harriet Gifford Elem School Elgin, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #546 of 670 | #2143 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #12973 of 15,369 | #48065 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 551 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 551 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.3% | 79.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 15% |
| city | Elgin | Elgin |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Abbott Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.3 vs 14.1).
- •Abbott Middle School does better on math proficiency (19% vs 15%).
- •Abbott Middle School does better on reading proficiency (21% vs 10%).
- •Abbott Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.3% vs 79.1%).
- •Abbott Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 16.4).
- •Abbott Middle School is the larger school with 551 students compared with 460.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Abbott Middle School better than Harriet Gifford Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Abbott Middle School ranks higher (24.3 vs 14.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Abbott Middle School and Harriet Gifford Elem School?
About 876 m in a straight line, between Elgin and Elgin in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Abbott Middle School: 551. Harriet Gifford Elem School: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Abbott Middle School and Harriet Gifford Elem School rank in Illinois?
Abbott Middle School is 546th of 670 and Harriet Gifford Elem School is 2143rd of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).