Alex M Martino Jr High School vs Liberty Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 3.4 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
Liberty Junior High School
New Lenox · Public middle · Grades 7–8
573 students
| Measure | Alex M Martino Jr High School New Lenox, Illinois | Liberty Junior High School New Lenox, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #195 of 670 | #143 of 670 |
| National rank | #5940 of 15,369 | #4461 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 591 | 573 |
| Enrollment | 591 | 573 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.8% | 16.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 48% |
| city | New Lenox | New Lenox |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Liberty Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.6 vs 57.8).
- •Liberty Junior High School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 41%).
- •Alex M Martino Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 44%).
- •Alex M Martino Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.8% vs 16.8%).
- •Liberty Junior High School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.6).
- •Alex M Martino Jr High School is the larger school with 591 students compared with 573.
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 Liberty Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Liberty Junior High School ranks higher (64.6 vs 57.8 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 Liberty Junior High School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between New Lenox and New Lenox in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alex M Martino Jr High School: 591. Liberty Junior High School: 573. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alex M Martino Jr High School and Liberty Junior High School rank in Illinois?
Alex M Martino Jr High School is 195th of 670 and Liberty Junior High School is 143rd of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).