Walter R Sundling Middle School vs Winston Campus Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Walter R Sundling Middle School
Palatine · Public middle · Grades 6–8
679 students
Winston Campus Middle School
Palatine · Public middle · Grades 6–8
847 students
| Measure | Walter R Sundling Middle School Palatine, Illinois | Winston Campus Middle School Palatine, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #135 of 670 | #485 of 670 |
| National rank | #4315 of 15,369 | #11863 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 679 | 847 |
| Enrollment | 679 | 847 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47% | 49.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 20% |
| city | Palatine | Palatine |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walter R Sundling Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.4 vs 30.4).
- •Walter R Sundling Middle School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 20%).
- •Walter R Sundling Middle School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 22%).
- •Walter R Sundling Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47% vs 49.9%).
- •Walter R Sundling Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.0).
- •Winston Campus Middle School is the larger school with 847 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 Walter R Sundling Middle School better than Winston Campus Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Walter R Sundling Middle School ranks higher (65.4 vs 30.4 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 Walter R Sundling Middle School and Winston Campus Middle School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Palatine and Palatine in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Walter R Sundling Middle School: 679. Winston Campus Middle School: 847. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Walter R Sundling Middle School and Winston Campus Middle School rank in Illinois?
Walter R Sundling Middle School is 135th of 670 and Winston Campus Middle School is 485th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).