Millburn Middle School vs Peter J Palombi School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 5.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Millburn Middle School
Lindenhurst · Public middle · Grades 6–8
388 students
Peter J Palombi School
Lake Villa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
844 students
| Measure | Millburn Middle School Lindenhurst, Illinois | Peter J Palombi School Lake Villa, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #59 of 670 | #352 of 670 |
| National rank | #2269 of 15,369 | #9410 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 388 | 844 |
| Enrollment | 388 | 844 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.9% | 45.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 28% |
| city | Lindenhurst | Lake Villa |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Millburn Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.5 vs 41.9).
- •Millburn Middle School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 28%).
- •Millburn Middle School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 42%).
- •Millburn Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.9% vs 45.3%).
- •Millburn Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.8).
- •Peter J Palombi School is the larger school with 844 students compared with 388.
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 Millburn Middle School better than Peter J Palombi School?
On the Success Index (US), Millburn Middle School ranks higher (75.5 vs 41.9 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 Millburn Middle School and Peter J Palombi School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Lindenhurst and Lake Villa in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Millburn Middle School: 388. Peter J Palombi School: 844. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Millburn Middle School and Peter J Palombi School rank in Illinois?
Millburn Middle School is 59th of 670 and Peter J Palombi School is 352nd of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).