Highlands Middle School vs Pleasantdale Middle Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 3.1 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 Middle Sch
Burr Ridge · Public middle · Grades 5–8
352 students
| Measure | Highlands Middle School La Grange Highlands, Illinois | Pleasantdale Middle Sch Burr Ridge, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #26 of 670 | #44 of 670 |
| National rank | #1132 of 15,369 | #1692 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 429 | 352 |
| Enrollment | 429 | 352 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 18.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 53% |
| city | La Grange Highlands | Burr Ridge |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highlands Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.3 vs 78.7).
- •Highlands Middle School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 53%).
- •Highlands Middle School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 61%).
- •Pleasantdale Middle Sch does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 11.9).
- •Highlands Middle School is the larger school with 429 students compared with 352.
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 Middle Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Highlands Middle School ranks higher (82.3 vs 78.7 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 Middle Sch?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between La Grange Highlands and Burr Ridge in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands Middle School: 429. Pleasantdale Middle Sch: 352. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands Middle School and Pleasantdale Middle Sch rank in Illinois?
Highlands Middle School is 26th of 670 and Pleasantdale Middle Sch is 44th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).