Marion Jordan Elem School vs Walter R Sundling Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marion Jordan Elem School
Palatine · Public elementary · Grades K–5
503 students
Walter R Sundling Middle School
Palatine · Public middle · Grades 6–8
679 students
| Measure | Marion Jordan Elem School Palatine, Illinois | Walter R Sundling Middle School Palatine, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #82 of 2,303 | #135 of 670 |
| National rank | #4012 of 50,301 | #4315 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 503 | 679 |
| Enrollment | 503 | 679 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.7% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 49% |
| city | Palatine | Palatine |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marion Jordan Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.8 vs 65.4).
- •Marion Jordan Elem School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 49%).
- •Marion Jordan Elem School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 56%).
- •Marion Jordan Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.7% vs 47%).
- •Walter R Sundling Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.8).
- •Walter R Sundling Middle School is the larger school with 679 students compared with 503.
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 Marion Jordan Elem School better than Walter R Sundling Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Marion Jordan Elem School ranks higher (81.8 vs 65.4 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 Marion Jordan Elem School and Walter R Sundling Middle School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Palatine and Palatine in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marion Jordan Elem School: 503. Walter R Sundling Middle School: 679. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marion Jordan Elem School and Walter R Sundling Middle School rank in Illinois?
Marion Jordan Elem School is 82nd of 2,303 and Walter R Sundling Middle School is 135th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).