Carl Sandburg Middle School vs Plum Grove Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 2.8 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
Plum Grove Middle School
Rolling Meadows · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,128 students
| Measure | Carl Sandburg Middle School Rolling Meadows, Illinois | Plum Grove Middle School Rolling Meadows, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #278 of 670 | #62 of 670 |
| National rank | #7868 of 15,369 | #2396 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 468 | 1,128 |
| Enrollment | 468 | 1,128 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.5% | 14.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 64% |
| city | Rolling Meadows | Rolling Meadows |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plum Grove Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.8 vs 48.9).
- •Plum Grove Middle School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 34%).
- •Plum Grove Middle School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 43%).
- •Plum Grove Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.9% vs 48.5%).
- •Carl Sandburg Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 16.6).
- •Plum Grove Middle School is the larger school with 1,128 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 Plum Grove Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Plum Grove Middle School ranks higher (74.8 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 Plum Grove Middle School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Rolling Meadows and Rolling Meadows in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carl Sandburg Middle School: 468. Plum Grove Middle School: 1,128. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carl Sandburg Middle School and Plum Grove Middle School rank in Illinois?
Carl Sandburg Middle School is 278th of 670 and Plum Grove Middle School is 62nd of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).