Virginia Lake Elem School vs Winston Campus Middle 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.
Virginia Lake Elem School
Palatine · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
717 students
Winston Campus Middle School
Palatine · Public middle · Grades 6–8
847 students
| Measure | Virginia Lake Elem School Palatine, Illinois | Winston Campus Middle School Palatine, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1467 of 2,303 | #485 of 670 |
| National rank | #38653 of 50,301 | #11863 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 717 | 847 |
| Enrollment | 717 | 847 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.3% | 49.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 20% |
| city | Palatine | Palatine |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (29.9 vs 30.4).
- •Virginia Lake Elem School does better on math proficiency (26% vs 20%).
- •Virginia Lake Elem School does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 22%).
- •Virginia Lake Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.3% vs 49.9%).
- •Winston Campus Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 16.3).
- •Winston Campus Middle School is the larger school with 847 students compared with 717.
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 Winston Campus 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 Virginia Lake Elem School and Winston Campus Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Palatine and Palatine in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Virginia Lake Elem School: 717. Winston Campus Middle School: 847. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Virginia Lake Elem School and Winston Campus Middle School rank in Illinois?
Virginia Lake Elem School is 1467th of 2,303 and Winston Campus Middle School is 485th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).