Blackhawk Elem School vs Carl Sandburg Middle Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackhawk Elem School
Freeport · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
361 students
Carl Sandburg Middle Sch
Freeport · Public middle · Grades 5–6
430 students
| Measure | Blackhawk Elem School Freeport, Illinois | Carl Sandburg Middle Sch Freeport, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1638 of 2,303 | #556 of 670 |
| National rank | #41564 of 50,301 | #13113 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 361 | 430 |
| Enrollment | 361 | 430 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.8% | 68.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 12% |
| city | Freeport | Freeport |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blackhawk Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.2 vs 23.5).
- •Blackhawk Elem School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •Blackhawk Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.8% vs 68.1%).
- •Carl Sandburg Middle Sch does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.4).
- •Carl Sandburg Middle Sch is the larger school with 430 students compared with 361.
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 Blackhawk Elem School better than Carl Sandburg Middle Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Blackhawk Elem School ranks higher (25.2 vs 23.5 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 Blackhawk Elem School and Carl Sandburg Middle Sch?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Freeport and Freeport in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blackhawk Elem School: 361. Carl Sandburg Middle Sch: 430. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blackhawk Elem School and Carl Sandburg Middle Sch rank in Illinois?
Blackhawk Elem School is 1638th of 2,303 and Carl Sandburg Middle Sch is 556th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).