Central Middle School vs Lily Lake Grade School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 7.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Middle School
Burlington · Public middle · Grades 8–8
418 students
Lily Lake Grade School
Maple Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
275 students
| Measure | Central Middle School Burlington, Illinois | Lily Lake Grade School Maple Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #58 of 670 | #347 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #2228 of 15,369 | #13153 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 8–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 418 | 275 |
| Enrollment | 418 | 275 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.5% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 52% |
| city | Burlington | Maple Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.7 vs 67.4).
- •Central Middle School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 52%).
- •Central Middle School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 62%).
- •Central Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.5% vs 24%).
- •Lily Lake Grade School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 19.0).
- •Central Middle School is the larger school with 418 students compared with 275.
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 Middle School better than Lily Lake Grade School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Middle School ranks higher (75.7 vs 67.4 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 Central Middle School and Lily Lake Grade School?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Burlington and Maple Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Middle School: 418. Lily Lake Grade School: 275. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Middle School and Lily Lake Grade School rank in Illinois?
Central Middle School is 58th of 670 and Lily Lake Grade School is 347th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).