Cambridge Lakes Charter School vs Dundee Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 7.6 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
Dundee Middle School
Dundee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,144 students
| Measure | Cambridge Lakes Charter School Pingree Grove, Illinois | Dundee Middle School Dundee, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #237 of 670 |
| National rank | – | #7012 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 642 | 1,144 |
| Enrollment | 642 | 1,144 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.4% | 36.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 37% |
| city | Pingree Grove | Dundee |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dundee Middle School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 36%).
- •Dundee Middle School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 42%).
- •Cambridge Lakes Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.4% vs 36.7%).
- •Cambridge Lakes Charter School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.5).
- •Dundee Middle School is the larger school with 1,144 students compared with 642.
- •Cambridge Lakes Charter School is a charter school while Dundee 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 Dundee 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 Dundee Middle School?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Pingree Grove and Dundee in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cambridge Lakes Charter School: 642. Dundee Middle School: 1,144. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cambridge Lakes Charter School and Dundee Middle School rank in Illinois?
Cambridge Lakes Charter School is unranked and Dundee Middle School is 237th of 670 among other schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).