Margaret Mead JHS vs Michael Collins Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Margaret Mead JHS
Elk Grove Village · Public middle · Grades 7–8
702 students
Michael Collins Elem School
Schaumburg · Public elementary · Grades K–6
789 students
| Measure | Margaret Mead JHS Elk Grove Village, Illinois | Michael Collins Elem School Schaumburg, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #100 of 670 | #276 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #3342 of 15,369 | #10958 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 702 | 789 |
| Enrollment | 702 | 789 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 66% |
| city | Elk Grove Village | Schaumburg |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (70.0 vs 70.5).
- •Michael Collins Elem School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 62%).
- •Michael Collins Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.3).
- •Michael Collins Elem School is the larger school with 789 students compared with 702.
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 Margaret Mead JHS better than Michael Collins Elem 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 Margaret Mead JHS and Michael Collins Elem School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Elk Grove Village and Schaumburg in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Margaret Mead JHS: 702. Michael Collins Elem School: 789. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Margaret Mead JHS and Michael Collins Elem School rank in Illinois?
Margaret Mead JHS is 100th of 670 and Michael Collins Elem School is 276th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).