Algonquin Middle School vs L J Hauser Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 23 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Algonquin Middle School
Des Plaines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
597 students
L J Hauser Jr High School
Riverside · Public middle · Grades 6–8
597 students
| Measure | Algonquin Middle School Des Plaines, Illinois | L J Hauser Jr High School Riverside, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #241 of 670 | #32 of 670 |
| National rank | #7117 of 15,369 | #1358 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 597 | 597 |
| Enrollment | 597 | 597 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.3% | 25.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 55% |
| city | Des Plaines | Riverside |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •L J Hauser Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.8 vs 52.3).
- •L J Hauser Jr High School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 34%).
- •L J Hauser Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 51%).
- •L J Hauser Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.3% vs 57.3%).
- •Algonquin Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.7).
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 Algonquin Middle School better than L J Hauser Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), L J Hauser Jr High School ranks higher (80.8 vs 52.3 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 Algonquin Middle School and L J Hauser Jr High School?
About 23 km in a straight line, between Des Plaines and Riverside in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Algonquin Middle School: 597. L J Hauser Jr High School: 597. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Algonquin Middle School and L J Hauser Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Algonquin Middle School is 241st of 670 and L J Hauser Jr High School is 32nd of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).