Carl Sandburg Middle School vs Mechanics Grove Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.7 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
Mechanics Grove Elem School
Mundelein · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
486 students
| Measure | Carl Sandburg Middle School Mundelein, Illinois | Mechanics Grove Elem School Mundelein, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #315 of 670 | #1044 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #8490 of 15,369 | #30240 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 529 | 486 |
| Enrollment | 529 | 486 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41% | 41.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 31% |
| city | Mundelein | Mundelein |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carl Sandburg Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.1 vs 42.6).
- •Carl Sandburg Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41% vs 41.8%).
- •Carl Sandburg Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.9).
- •Carl Sandburg Middle School is the larger school with 529 students compared with 486.
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 Mechanics Grove Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Carl Sandburg Middle School ranks higher (46.1 vs 42.6 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 Mechanics Grove Elem School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Mundelein and Mundelein in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carl Sandburg Middle School: 529. Mechanics Grove Elem School: 486. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carl Sandburg Middle School and Mechanics Grove Elem School rank in Illinois?
Carl Sandburg Middle School is 315th of 670 and Mechanics Grove Elem School is 1044th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).