Elm Middle School vs Highland Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 384 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elm Middle School
Elmwood Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
615 students
Highland Middle School
Highland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
616 students
| Measure | Elm Middle School Elmwood Park, Illinois | Highland Middle School Highland, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #325 of 670 | #207 of 670 |
| National rank | #8623 of 15,369 | #6252 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 615 | 616 |
| Enrollment | 615 | 616 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.1% | 30.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 43% |
| city | Elmwood Park | Highland |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.4 vs 45.4).
- •Highland Middle School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 33%).
- •Elm Middle School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 43%).
- •Highland Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.2% vs 63.1%).
- •Elm Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.0).
- •Highland Middle School is the larger school with 616 students compared with 615.
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 Middle School better than Highland Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Middle School ranks higher (56.4 vs 45.4 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 Elm Middle School and Highland Middle School?
About 384 km in a straight line, between Elmwood Park and Highland in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elm Middle School: 615. Highland Middle School: 616. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elm Middle School and Highland Middle School rank in Illinois?
Elm Middle School is 325th of 670 and Highland Middle School is 207th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).