Dundee Highlands Elem School vs Dundee Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dundee Highlands Elem School
West Dundee · Public elementary · Grades K–5
396 students
Dundee Middle School
Dundee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,144 students
| Measure | Dundee Highlands Elem School West Dundee, Illinois | Dundee Middle School Dundee, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #746 of 2,303 | #237 of 670 |
| National rank | #23468 of 50,301 | #7012 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 396 | 1,144 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 1,144 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.4% | 36.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| city | West Dundee | Dundee |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (52.4 vs 52.9).
- •Dundee Highlands Elem School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Dundee Middle School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 47%).
- •Dundee Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.7% vs 44.4%).
- •Dundee Highlands Elem School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 15.5).
- •Dundee Middle School is the larger school with 1,144 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 Dundee Highlands Elem School better than Dundee Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dundee Highlands Elem School and Dundee Middle School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between West Dundee and Dundee in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dundee Highlands Elem School: 396. Dundee Middle School: 1,144. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dundee Highlands Elem School and Dundee Middle School rank in Illinois?
Dundee Highlands Elem School is 746th of 2,303 and Dundee Middle School is 237th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).