Highlands Middle School vs Pleasantdale Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 4.5 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
Pleasantdale Elementary School
La Grange · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
466 students
| Measure | Highlands Middle School La Grange Highlands, Illinois | Pleasantdale Elementary School La Grange, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #26 of 670 | #102 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #1132 of 15,369 | #4790 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 429 | 466 |
| Enrollment | 429 | 466 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 72% |
| city | La Grange Highlands | La Grange |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highlands Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.3 vs 80.4).
- •Pleasantdale Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Highlands Middle School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 57%).
- •Pleasantdale Elementary School is the larger school with 466 students compared with 429.
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 Pleasantdale Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Highlands Middle School ranks higher (82.3 vs 80.4 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 Highlands Middle School and Pleasantdale Elementary School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between La Grange Highlands and La Grange in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands Middle School: 429. Pleasantdale Elementary School: 466. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands Middle School and Pleasantdale Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Highlands Middle School is 26th of 670 and Pleasantdale Elementary School is 102nd of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).