Carl Sandburg Middle Sch vs Empire Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 736 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carl Sandburg Middle Sch
Freeport · Public middle · Grades 5–6
430 students
Empire Elem School
Freeport · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
295 students
| Measure | Carl Sandburg Middle Sch Freeport, Illinois | Empire Elem School Freeport, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #556 of 670 | #1415 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #13113 of 15,369 | #37546 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 430 | 295 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 295 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.1% | 66.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 27% |
| city | Freeport | Freeport |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Empire Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.5 vs 23.5).
- •Empire Elem School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Empire Elem School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Empire Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.4% vs 68.1%).
- •Carl Sandburg Middle Sch does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.3).
- •Carl Sandburg Middle Sch is the larger school with 430 students compared with 295.
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 Carl Sandburg Middle Sch better than Empire Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Empire Elem School ranks higher (31.5 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 Carl Sandburg Middle Sch and Empire Elem School?
About 736 m in a straight line, between Freeport and Freeport in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carl Sandburg Middle Sch: 430. Empire Elem School: 295. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carl Sandburg Middle Sch and Empire Elem School rank in Illinois?
Carl Sandburg Middle Sch is 556th of 670 and Empire Elem School is 1415th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).