Carpentersville Middle School vs Dundee Highlands Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carpentersville Middle School
Carpentersville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,142 students
Dundee Highlands Elem School
West Dundee · Public elementary · Grades K–5
396 students
| Measure | Carpentersville Middle School Carpentersville, Illinois | Dundee Highlands Elem School West Dundee, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #616 of 670 | #746 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #14031 of 15,369 | #23468 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,142 | 396 |
| Enrollment | 1,142 | 396 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.4% | 44.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 47% |
| city | Carpentersville | West Dundee |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dundee Highlands Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.4 vs 18.4).
- •Dundee Highlands Elem School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 15%).
- •Dundee Highlands Elem School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 20%).
- •Dundee Highlands Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.4% vs 86.4%).
- •Carpentersville Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.2).
- •Carpentersville Middle School is the larger school with 1,142 students compared with 396.
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 Carpentersville Middle School better than Dundee Highlands Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Dundee Highlands Elem School ranks higher (52.4 vs 18.4 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 Carpentersville Middle School and Dundee Highlands Elem School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Carpentersville and West Dundee in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carpentersville Middle School: 1,142. Dundee Highlands Elem School: 396. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carpentersville Middle School and Dundee Highlands Elem School rank in Illinois?
Carpentersville Middle School is 616th of 670 and Dundee Highlands Elem School is 746th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).