Carman-Buckner Elem School vs Robert E Abbott Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carman-Buckner Elem School
Waukegan · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
509 students
Robert E Abbott Middle School
Waukegan · Public middle · Grades 6–8
585 students
| Measure | Carman-Buckner Elem School Waukegan, Illinois | Robert E Abbott Middle School Waukegan, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2117 of 2,303 | #594 of 670 |
| National rank | #47728 of 50,301 | #13677 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 509 | 585 |
| Enrollment | 509 | 585 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.3% | 71.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 7% | 11% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 6% |
| city | Waukegan | Waukegan |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Robert E Abbott Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.6 vs 14.8).
- •Robert E Abbott Middle School does better on math proficiency (6% vs 5%).
- •Robert E Abbott Middle School does better on reading proficiency (11% vs 7%).
- •Robert E Abbott Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.1% vs 82.3%).
- •Robert E Abbott Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.5).
- •Robert E Abbott Middle School is the larger school with 585 students compared with 509.
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 Carman-Buckner Elem School better than Robert E Abbott Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Robert E Abbott Middle School ranks higher (20.6 vs 14.8 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 Carman-Buckner Elem School and Robert E Abbott Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Waukegan and Waukegan in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carman-Buckner Elem School: 509. Robert E Abbott Middle School: 585. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carman-Buckner Elem School and Robert E Abbott Middle School rank in Illinois?
Carman-Buckner Elem School is 2117th of 2,303 and Robert E Abbott Middle School is 594th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).