Alex M Martino Jr High School vs Harvard Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 116 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alex M Martino Jr High School
New Lenox · Public middle · Grades 7–8
591 students
Harvard Jr High School
Harvard · Public middle · Grades 6–8
593 students
| Measure | Alex M Martino Jr High School New Lenox, Illinois | Harvard Jr High School Harvard, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #195 of 670 | #528 of 670 |
| National rank | #5940 of 15,369 | #12689 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 591 | 593 |
| Enrollment | 591 | 593 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.8% | 59.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 13% |
| city | New Lenox | Harvard |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alex M Martino Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.8 vs 25.9).
- •Alex M Martino Jr High School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 13%).
- •Alex M Martino Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 16%).
- •Alex M Martino Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.8% vs 59.9%).
- •Harvard Jr High School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 15.6).
- •Harvard Jr High School is the larger school with 593 students compared with 591.
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 Alex M Martino Jr High School better than Harvard Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Alex M Martino Jr High School ranks higher (57.8 vs 25.9 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 Alex M Martino Jr High School and Harvard Jr High School?
About 116 km in a straight line, between New Lenox and Harvard in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alex M Martino Jr High School: 591. Harvard Jr High School: 593. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alex M Martino Jr High School and Harvard Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Alex M Martino Jr High School is 195th of 670 and Harvard Jr High School is 528th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).