Adolph Link Elem School vs Margaret Mead JHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Adolph Link Elem School
Elk Grove Village · Public elementary · Grades K–6
652 students
Margaret Mead JHS
Elk Grove Village · Public middle · Grades 7–8
702 students
| Measure | Adolph Link Elem School Elk Grove Village, Illinois | Margaret Mead JHS Elk Grove Village, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #453 of 2,303 | #100 of 670 |
| National rank | #16072 of 50,301 | #3342 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 652 | 702 |
| Enrollment | 652 | 702 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 62% |
| city | Elk Grove Village | Elk Grove Village |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Margaret Mead JHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.0 vs 63.0).
- •Margaret Mead JHS does better on math proficiency (62% vs 59%).
- •Margaret Mead JHS does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 54%).
- •Adolph Link Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.3).
- •Margaret Mead JHS is the larger school with 702 students compared with 652.
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 Adolph Link Elem School better than Margaret Mead JHS?
On the Success Index (US), Margaret Mead JHS ranks higher (70.0 vs 63.0 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 Adolph Link Elem School and Margaret Mead JHS?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Elk Grove Village and Elk Grove Village in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Adolph Link Elem School: 652. Margaret Mead JHS: 702. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Adolph Link Elem School and Margaret Mead JHS rank in Illinois?
Adolph Link Elem School is 453rd of 2,303 and Margaret Mead JHS is 100th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).