Central Elem School vs Haven Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elem School
Wilmette · Public elementary · Grades K–4
485 students
Haven Middle School
Evanston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
660 students
| Measure | Central Elem School Wilmette, Illinois | Haven Middle School Evanston, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #88 of 2,303 | #124 of 670 |
| National rank | #4189 of 50,301 | #4021 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 485 | 660 |
| Enrollment | 485 | 660 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 27.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 51% |
| city | Wilmette | Evanston |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.4 vs 66.9).
- •Central Elem School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 51%).
- •Central Elem School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 46%).
- •Haven Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.4).
- •Haven Middle School is the larger school with 660 students compared with 485.
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 Central Elem School better than Haven Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Elem School ranks higher (81.4 vs 66.9 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 Central Elem School and Haven Middle School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Wilmette and Evanston in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elem School: 485. Haven Middle School: 660. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elem School and Haven Middle School rank in Illinois?
Central Elem School is 88th of 2,303 and Haven Middle School is 124th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).