Lake Zurich Middle - S Campus vs May Whitney Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Zurich Middle - S Campus
Lake Zurich · Public middle · Grades 6–8
599 students
May Whitney Elem School
Lake Zurich · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
677 students
| Measure | Lake Zurich Middle - S Campus Lake Zurich, Illinois | May Whitney Elem School Lake Zurich, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #80 of 670 | #423 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #2875 of 15,369 | #15117 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 599 | 677 |
| Enrollment | 599 | 677 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.4% | 27.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 56% |
| city | Lake Zurich | Lake Zurich |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Zurich Middle - S Campus scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.3 vs 64.5).
- •May Whitney Elem School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 45%).
- •Lake Zurich Middle - S Campus does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 45%).
- •Lake Zurich Middle - S Campus does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.4% vs 27.8%).
- •Lake Zurich Middle - S Campus does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.3).
- •May Whitney Elem School is the larger school with 677 students compared with 599.
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 Lake Zurich Middle - S Campus better than May Whitney Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Zurich Middle - S Campus ranks higher (72.3 vs 64.5 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 Lake Zurich Middle - S Campus and May Whitney Elem School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Lake Zurich and Lake Zurich in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Zurich Middle - S Campus: 599. May Whitney Elem School: 677. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Zurich Middle - S Campus and May Whitney Elem School rank in Illinois?
Lake Zurich Middle - S Campus is 80th of 670 and May Whitney Elem School is 423rd of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).