Lundahl Middle School vs South Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 363 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lundahl Middle School
Crystal Lake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
797 students
South Elem School
Crystal Lake · Public elementary · Grades K–5
390 students
| Measure | Lundahl Middle School Crystal Lake, Illinois | South Elem School Crystal Lake, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #206 of 670 | #390 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #6231 of 15,369 | #14294 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 797 | 390 |
| Enrollment | 797 | 390 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.4% | 26.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 47% |
| city | Crystal Lake | Crystal Lake |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.8 vs 56.5).
- •South Elem School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 40%).
- •South Elem School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •South Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.7% vs 35.4%).
- •South Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.3).
- •Lundahl Middle School is the larger school with 797 students compared with 390.
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 Lundahl Middle School better than South Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), South Elem School ranks higher (65.8 vs 56.5 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 Lundahl Middle School and South Elem School?
About 363 m in a straight line, between Crystal Lake and Crystal Lake in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lundahl Middle School: 797. South Elem School: 390. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lundahl Middle School and South Elem School rank in Illinois?
Lundahl Middle School is 206th of 670 and South Elem School is 390th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).