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Walter R Sundling Jr High School vs. Carl Sandburg Jr High School

Should you attend Walter R Sundling Jr High School or Carl Sandburg Jr High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Walter R Sundling Jr High School
1100 N Smith St
Palatine, IL 60067
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Carl Sandburg Jr High School
2600 Martin Ln
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Walter R Sundling Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

Carl Sandburg Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 609 students in grades 7-8, Walter R Sundling Jr High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 470 students in grades 7-8, Carl Sandburg Jr High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
7-8
7-8
Total Students
609 students
470 students
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% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
48% | 52%
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
38 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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Test Scores

#1099 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
#1641 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
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35%
(Top 30% in IL)(20-21 School Year Data)
24%
(Top 50% in IL)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Walter R Sundling Jr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Carl Sandburg Jr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
29%
(Top 50% in IL)
24%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Walter R Sundling Jr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Carl Sandburg Jr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
63%
(Top 30% in IL)
42%
(Bottom 50% in IL)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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Grade 7 Students
302
220
Grade 8 Students
307
250

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
15%
7%
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% Hispanic
25%
40%
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% Black
8%
4%
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% White
48%
45%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
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0.68
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Walter R Sundling Jr High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
40%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
11%
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