Carl Sandburg Middle School vs Kimball Hill Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 651 m 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
Kimball Hill Elem School
Rolling Meadows · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
524 students
| Measure | Carl Sandburg Middle School Rolling Meadows, Illinois | Kimball Hill Elem School Rolling Meadows, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #278 of 670 | #1332 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #7868 of 15,369 | #36259 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 468 | 524 |
| Enrollment | 468 | 524 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.5% | 38.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 22% |
| city | Rolling Meadows | Rolling Meadows |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carl Sandburg Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.9 vs 33.5).
- •Carl Sandburg Middle School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 22%).
- •Carl Sandburg Middle School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 26%).
- •Kimball Hill Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.9% vs 48.5%).
- •Carl Sandburg Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 14.2).
- •Kimball Hill Elem School is the larger school with 524 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 Kimball Hill Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Carl Sandburg Middle School ranks higher (48.9 vs 33.5 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 Kimball Hill Elem School?
About 651 m in a straight line, between Rolling Meadows and Rolling Meadows in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carl Sandburg Middle School: 468. Kimball Hill Elem School: 524. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carl Sandburg Middle School and Kimball Hill Elem School rank in Illinois?
Carl Sandburg Middle School is 278th of 670 and Kimball Hill Elem School is 1332nd of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).