Big Hollow Middle School vs Raymond Ellis Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Hollow Middle School
Ingleside · Public middle · Grades 5–8
744 students
Raymond Ellis Elem School
Round Lake Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
617 students
| Measure | Big Hollow Middle School Ingleside, Illinois | Raymond Ellis Elem School Round Lake Beach, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #337 of 670 | #1850 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #9076 of 15,369 | #44741 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 744 | 617 |
| Enrollment | 744 | 617 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.5% | 90.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 15% |
| city | Ingleside | Round Lake Beach |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Big Hollow Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.4 vs 20.2).
- •Big Hollow Middle School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 15%).
- •Big Hollow Middle School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 22%).
- •Big Hollow Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.5% vs 90.1%).
- •Raymond Ellis Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.8).
- •Big Hollow Middle School is the larger school with 744 students compared with 617.
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 Big Hollow Middle School better than Raymond Ellis Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Big Hollow Middle School ranks higher (43.4 vs 20.2 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 Big Hollow Middle School and Raymond Ellis Elem School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Ingleside and Round Lake Beach in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Hollow Middle School: 744. Raymond Ellis Elem School: 617. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Hollow Middle School and Raymond Ellis Elem School rank in Illinois?
Big Hollow Middle School is 337th of 670 and Raymond Ellis Elem School is 1850th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).