Carl Sandburg Middle School vs Willow Bend 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
Willow Bend Elem School
Rolling Meadows · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
519 students
| Measure | Carl Sandburg Middle School Rolling Meadows, Illinois | Willow Bend Elem School Rolling Meadows, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #278 of 670 | #380 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #7868 of 15,369 | #13939 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 468 | 519 |
| Enrollment | 468 | 519 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.5% | 49.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 63% |
| city | Rolling Meadows | Rolling Meadows |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willow Bend Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.3 vs 48.9).
- •Willow Bend Elem School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 34%).
- •Willow Bend Elem School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 43%).
- •Carl Sandburg Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.5% vs 49.9%).
- •Carl Sandburg Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 14.0).
- •Willow Bend Elem School is the larger school with 519 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 Willow Bend Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Willow Bend Elem School ranks higher (66.3 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 Willow Bend 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. Willow Bend Elem School: 519. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carl Sandburg Middle School and Willow Bend Elem School rank in Illinois?
Carl Sandburg Middle School is 278th of 670 and Willow Bend Elem School is 380th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).