Friendship Jr High School vs Sandburg Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 15 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Friendship Jr High School
Des Plaines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
633 students
Sandburg Middle School
Elmhurst · Public middle · Grades 6–8
633 students
| Measure | Friendship Jr High School Des Plaines, Illinois | Sandburg Middle School Elmhurst, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #367 of 670 | #36 of 670 |
| National rank | #9695 of 15,369 | #1449 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 633 | 633 |
| Enrollment | 633 | 633 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.5% | 6.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 57% |
| city | Des Plaines | Elmhurst |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sandburg Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.3 vs 40.5).
- •Sandburg Middle School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 28%).
- •Sandburg Middle School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 39%).
- •Sandburg Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.8% vs 61.5%).
- •Friendship Jr High School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 12.4).
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 Friendship Jr High School better than Sandburg Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Sandburg Middle School ranks higher (80.3 vs 40.5 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 Friendship Jr High School and Sandburg Middle School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Des Plaines and Elmhurst in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Friendship Jr High School: 633. Sandburg Middle School: 633. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Friendship Jr High School and Sandburg Middle School rank in Illinois?
Friendship Jr High School is 367th of 670 and Sandburg Middle School is 36th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).