Highlands Middle School vs Ideal Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highlands Middle School
La Grange Highlands · Public middle · Grades 5–8
429 students
Ideal Elem School
Countryside · Public elementary · Grades K–6
258 students
| Measure | Highlands Middle School La Grange Highlands, Illinois | Ideal Elem School Countryside, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #26 of 670 | #1308 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #1132 of 15,369 | #35855 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 429 | 258 |
| Enrollment | 429 | 258 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 71.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 8.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 27% |
| city | La Grange Highlands | Countryside |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highlands Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.3 vs 34.1).
- •Highlands Middle School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 27%).
- •Highlands Middle School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 32%).
- •Ideal Elem School does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 11.9).
- •Highlands Middle School is the larger school with 429 students compared with 258.
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 Highlands Middle School better than Ideal Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Highlands Middle School ranks higher (82.3 vs 34.1 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 Highlands Middle School and Ideal Elem School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between La Grange Highlands and Countryside in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands Middle School: 429. Ideal Elem School: 258. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands Middle School and Ideal Elem School rank in Illinois?
Highlands Middle School is 26th of 670 and Ideal Elem School is 1308th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).