Raymond Ellis Elem School vs Round Lake Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Raymond Ellis Elem School
Round Lake Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
617 students
Round Lake Middle School
Round Lake Heights · Public middle · Grades 6–8
783 students
| Measure | Raymond Ellis Elem School Round Lake Beach, Illinois | Round Lake Middle School Round Lake Heights, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1850 of 2,303 | #597 of 670 |
| National rank | #44741 of 50,301 | #13700 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 617 | 783 |
| Enrollment | 617 | 783 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.1% | 85.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 14% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 12% |
| city | Round Lake Beach | Round Lake Heights |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (20.2 vs 20.5).
- •Raymond Ellis Elem School does better on math proficiency (15% vs 12%).
- •Raymond Ellis Elem School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 14%).
- •Round Lake Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.8% vs 90.1%).
- •Round Lake Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 12.1).
- •Round Lake Middle School is the larger school with 783 students compared with 617.
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 Raymond Ellis Elem School better than Round Lake Middle 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 Raymond Ellis Elem School and Round Lake Middle School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Round Lake Beach and Round Lake Heights in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Raymond Ellis Elem School: 617. Round Lake Middle School: 783. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Raymond Ellis Elem School and Round Lake Middle School rank in Illinois?
Raymond Ellis Elem School is 1850th of 2,303 and Round Lake Middle School is 597th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).