Virginia Lake Elem School vs Walter R Sundling Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Virginia Lake Elem School
Palatine · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
717 students
Walter R Sundling Middle School
Palatine · Public middle · Grades 6–8
679 students
| Measure | Virginia Lake Elem School Palatine, Illinois | Walter R Sundling Middle School Palatine, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1467 of 2,303 | #135 of 670 |
| National rank | #38653 of 50,301 | #4315 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 717 | 679 |
| Enrollment | 717 | 679 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.3% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 49% |
| city | Palatine | Palatine |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walter R Sundling Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.4 vs 29.9).
- •Walter R Sundling Middle School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 26%).
- •Walter R Sundling Middle School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 24%).
- •Virginia Lake Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.3% vs 47%).
- •Walter R Sundling Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 16.3).
- •Virginia Lake Elem School is the larger school with 717 students compared with 679.
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 Virginia Lake Elem School better than Walter R Sundling Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Walter R Sundling Middle School ranks higher (65.4 vs 29.9 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 Virginia Lake Elem School and Walter R Sundling Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Palatine and Palatine in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Virginia Lake Elem School: 717. Walter R Sundling Middle School: 679. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Virginia Lake Elem School and Walter R Sundling Middle School rank in Illinois?
Virginia Lake Elem School is 1467th of 2,303 and Walter R Sundling Middle School is 135th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).