Country Trails Elem vs Dundee Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 6.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Country Trails Elem
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
751 students
Dundee Middle School
Dundee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,144 students
| Measure | Country Trails Elem Elgin, Illinois | Dundee Middle School Dundee, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #510 of 2,303 | #237 of 670 |
| National rank | #17914 of 50,301 | #7012 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 751 | 1,144 |
| Enrollment | 751 | 1,144 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.6% | 36.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 37% |
| city | Elgin | Dundee |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Country Trails Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.4 vs 52.9).
- •Country Trails Elem does better on math proficiency (49% vs 37%).
- •Country Trails Elem does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 50%).
- •Country Trails Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.6% vs 36.7%).
- •Dundee Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 17.1).
- •Dundee Middle School is the larger school with 1,144 students compared with 751.
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 Country Trails Elem better than Dundee Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Country Trails Elem ranks higher (60.4 vs 52.9 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 Country Trails Elem and Dundee Middle School?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Elgin and Dundee in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Country Trails Elem: 751. Dundee Middle School: 1,144. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Country Trails Elem and Dundee Middle School rank in Illinois?
Country Trails Elem is 510th of 2,303 and Dundee Middle School is 237th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).