Elm Elem School vs Highlands Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elm Elem School
Burr Ridge · Public elementary · Grades K–5
287 students
Highlands Middle School
La Grange Highlands · Public middle · Grades 5–8
429 students
| Measure | Elm Elem School Burr Ridge, Illinois | Highlands Middle School La Grange Highlands, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #3 of 2,303 | #26 of 670 |
| National rank | #309 of 50,301 | #1132 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 287 | 429 |
| Enrollment | 287 | 429 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 62% |
| city | Burr Ridge | La Grange Highlands |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elm Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.8 vs 82.3).
- •Elm Elem School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Elm Elem School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 71%).
- •Elm Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 11.9).
- •Highlands Middle School is the larger school with 429 students compared with 287.
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 Elm Elem School better than Highlands Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Elm Elem School ranks higher (92.8 vs 82.3 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 Elm Elem School and Highlands Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Burr Ridge and La Grange Highlands in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elm Elem School: 287. Highlands Middle School: 429. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elm Elem School and Highlands Middle School rank in Illinois?
Elm Elem School is 3rd of 2,303 and Highlands Middle School is 26th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).