B J Hooper Elem School vs Peter J Palombi School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
B J Hooper Elem School
Lindenhurst · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
545 students
Peter J Palombi School
Lake Villa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
844 students
| Measure | B J Hooper Elem School Lindenhurst, Illinois | Peter J Palombi School Lake Villa, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #654 of 2,303 | #352 of 670 |
| National rank | #21301 of 50,301 | #9410 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 545 | 844 |
| Enrollment | 545 | 844 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.1% | 45.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 28% |
| city | Lindenhurst | Lake Villa |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •B J Hooper Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.5 vs 41.9).
- •B J Hooper Elem School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 28%).
- •B J Hooper Elem School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 42%).
- •B J Hooper Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.1% vs 45.3%).
- •B J Hooper Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.8).
- •Peter J Palombi School is the larger school with 844 students compared with 545.
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 B J Hooper Elem School better than Peter J Palombi School?
On the Success Index (US), B J Hooper Elem School ranks higher (55.5 vs 41.9 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 B J Hooper Elem School and Peter J Palombi School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Lindenhurst and Lake Villa in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
B J Hooper Elem School: 545. Peter J Palombi School: 844. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do B J Hooper Elem School and Peter J Palombi School rank in Illinois?
B J Hooper Elem School is 654th of 2,303 and Peter J Palombi School is 352nd of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).