Cambridge Lakes Charter School vs Central Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 8.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cambridge Lakes Charter School
Pingree Grove · Charter other · Grades K–12
642 students
Central Middle School
Burlington · Public middle · Grades 8–8
418 students
| Measure | Cambridge Lakes Charter School Pingree Grove, Illinois | Central Middle School Burlington, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #58 of 670 |
| National rank | – | #2228 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 8–8 |
| Students | 642 | 418 |
| Enrollment | 642 | 418 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.4% | 16.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 63% |
| city | Pingree Grove | Burlington |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Middle School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 36%).
- •Central Middle School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 42%).
- •Cambridge Lakes Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.4% vs 16.5%).
- •Cambridge Lakes Charter School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 19.0).
- •Cambridge Lakes Charter School is the larger school with 642 students compared with 418.
- •Cambridge Lakes Charter School is a charter school while Central Middle School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Cambridge Lakes Charter School better than Central Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cambridge Lakes Charter School and Central Middle School?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Pingree Grove and Burlington in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cambridge Lakes Charter School: 642. Central Middle School: 418. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cambridge Lakes Charter School and Central Middle School rank in Illinois?
Cambridge Lakes Charter School is unranked and Central Middle School is 58th of 670 among other schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).