Carl Sandburg Middle School vs Franklin Park Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 411 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carl Sandburg Middle School
Mundelein · Public middle · Grades 6–8
529 students
Franklin Park Middle School
Salem · Public middle · Grades 4–8
528 students
| Measure | Carl Sandburg Middle School Mundelein, Illinois | Franklin Park Middle School Salem, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #315 of 670 | #174 of 670 |
| National rank | #8490 of 15,369 | #5456 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 529 | 528 |
| Enrollment | 529 | 528 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41% | 55.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 41% |
| city | Mundelein | Salem |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Park Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.1 vs 46.1).
- •Franklin Park Middle School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 31%).
- •Franklin Park Middle School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 38%).
- •Carl Sandburg Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41% vs 55.1%).
- •Carl Sandburg Middle School is the larger school with 529 students compared with 528.
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 School better than Franklin Park Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Park Middle School ranks higher (60.1 vs 46.1 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 School and Franklin Park Middle School?
About 411 km in a straight line, between Mundelein and Salem in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carl Sandburg Middle School: 529. Franklin Park Middle School: 528. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carl Sandburg Middle School and Franklin Park Middle School rank in Illinois?
Carl Sandburg Middle School is 315th of 670 and Franklin Park Middle School is 174th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).