Carl Sandburg Middle Sch vs Kellar School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 177 km 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
Kellar School
Robbins · Public middle · Grades 6–8
431 students
| Measure | Carl Sandburg Middle Sch Freeport, Illinois | Kellar School Robbins, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #556 of 670 | #647 of 670 |
| National rank | #13113 of 15,369 | #14831 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 430 | 431 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 431 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.1% | 75.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 10% |
| city | Freeport | Robbins |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carl Sandburg Middle Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.5 vs 12.8).
- •Carl Sandburg Middle Sch does better on math proficiency (12% vs 10%).
- •Kellar School does better on reading proficiency (21% vs 17%).
- •Carl Sandburg Middle Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.1% vs 75.4%).
- •Carl Sandburg Middle Sch does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 18.7).
- •Kellar School is the larger school with 431 students compared with 430.
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 Kellar School?
On the Success Index (US), Carl Sandburg Middle Sch ranks higher (23.5 vs 12.8 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 Kellar School?
About 177 km in a straight line, between Freeport and Robbins in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carl Sandburg Middle Sch: 430. Kellar School: 431. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carl Sandburg Middle Sch and Kellar School rank in Illinois?
Carl Sandburg Middle Sch is 556th of 670 and Kellar School is 647th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).