Hunting Ridge Elem School vs Plum Grove Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hunting Ridge Elem School
Palatine · Public elementary · Grades K–5
639 students
Plum Grove Middle School
Rolling Meadows · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,128 students
| Measure | Hunting Ridge Elem School Palatine, Illinois | Plum Grove Middle School Rolling Meadows, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #186 of 2,303 | #62 of 670 |
| National rank | #7959 of 50,301 | #2396 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 639 | 1,128 |
| Enrollment | 639 | 1,128 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.8% | 14.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 64% |
| city | Palatine | Rolling Meadows |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (75.0 vs 74.8).
- •Hunting Ridge Elem School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 64%).
- •Hunting Ridge Elem School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 60%).
- •Plum Grove Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.9% vs 23.8%).
- •Hunting Ridge Elem School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.6).
- •Plum Grove Middle School is the larger school with 1,128 students compared with 639.
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 Hunting Ridge Elem School better than Plum Grove Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hunting Ridge Elem School and Plum Grove Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Palatine and Rolling Meadows in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hunting Ridge Elem School: 639. Plum Grove Middle School: 1,128. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hunting Ridge Elem School and Plum Grove Middle School rank in Illinois?
Hunting Ridge Elem School is 186th of 2,303 and Plum Grove Middle School is 62nd of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).