Carl Sandburg Middle School vs Limestone Middle Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 105 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
Limestone Middle Sch
Kankakee · Public middle · Grades 5–8
468 students
| Measure | Carl Sandburg Middle School Rolling Meadows, Illinois | Limestone Middle Sch Kankakee, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #278 of 670 | #212 of 670 |
| National rank | #7868 of 15,369 | #6371 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 468 | 468 |
| Enrollment | 468 | 468 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.5% | 33.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 32% |
| city | Rolling Meadows | Kankakee |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Limestone Middle Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.9 vs 48.9).
- •Carl Sandburg Middle School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 32%).
- •Limestone Middle Sch does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 43%).
- •Limestone Middle Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.5% vs 48.5%).
- •Carl Sandburg Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.0).
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 Limestone Middle Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Limestone Middle Sch ranks higher (55.9 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 Limestone Middle Sch?
About 105 km in a straight line, between Rolling Meadows and Kankakee in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carl Sandburg Middle School: 468. Limestone Middle Sch: 468. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carl Sandburg Middle School and Limestone Middle Sch rank in Illinois?
Carl Sandburg Middle School is 278th of 670 and Limestone Middle Sch is 212th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).