Carl Sandburg Middle School vs Washington Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 227 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
Washington Jr High School
Rock Island · Public middle · Grades 7–8
529 students
| Measure | Carl Sandburg Middle School Mundelein, Illinois | Washington Jr High School Rock Island, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #315 of 670 | #598 of 670 |
| National rank | #8490 of 15,369 | #13747 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 529 | 529 |
| Enrollment | 529 | 529 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41% | 64.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 14% |
| city | Mundelein | Rock Island |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carl Sandburg Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.1 vs 20.2).
- •Carl Sandburg Middle School does better on math proficiency (31% vs 14%).
- •Carl Sandburg Middle School does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 26%).
- •Carl Sandburg Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41% vs 64.5%).
- •Carl Sandburg Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 16.5).
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 Washington Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Carl Sandburg Middle School ranks higher (46.1 vs 20.2 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 Washington Jr High School?
About 227 km in a straight line, between Mundelein and Rock Island in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carl Sandburg Middle School: 529. Washington Jr High School: 529. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carl Sandburg Middle School and Washington Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Carl Sandburg Middle School is 315th of 670 and Washington Jr High School is 598th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).