Carl Sandburg Middle School vs Central Road Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carl Sandburg Middle School
Rolling Meadows · Public middle · Grades 6–8
468 students
Central Road Elem School
Rolling Meadows · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
620 students
| Measure | Carl Sandburg Middle School Rolling Meadows, Illinois | Central Road Elem School Rolling Meadows, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #278 of 670 | #558 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #7868 of 15,369 | #19105 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 468 | 620 |
| Enrollment | 468 | 620 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.5% | 12.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 53% |
| city | Rolling Meadows | Rolling Meadows |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Road Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.6 vs 48.9).
- •Central Road Elem School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 34%).
- •Central Road Elem School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 43%).
- •Central Road Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.3% vs 48.5%).
- •Carl Sandburg Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 17.7).
- •Central Road Elem School is the larger school with 620 students compared with 468.
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 Central Road Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Road Elem School ranks higher (58.6 vs 48.9 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 Central Road Elem School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Rolling Meadows and Rolling Meadows in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carl Sandburg Middle School: 468. Central Road Elem School: 620. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carl Sandburg Middle School and Central Road Elem School rank in Illinois?
Carl Sandburg Middle School is 278th of 670 and Central Road Elem School is 558th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).