Alton Middle School vs Marlowe Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 394 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alton Middle School
Alton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,220 students
Marlowe Middle School
Lake in the Hills · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,215 students
| Measure | Alton Middle School Alton, Illinois | Marlowe Middle School Lake in the Hills, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #507 of 670 | #129 of 670 |
| National rank | #12215 of 15,369 | #4182 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,220 | 1,215 |
| Enrollment | 1,220 | 1,215 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.1% | 20.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 40% |
| city | Alton | Lake in the Hills |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marlowe Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.0 vs 28.4).
- •Marlowe Middle School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 18%).
- •Marlowe Middle School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 25%).
- •Marlowe Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.4% vs 51.1%).
- •Marlowe Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.2).
- •Alton Middle School is the larger school with 1,220 students compared with 1,215.
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 Alton Middle School better than Marlowe Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Marlowe Middle School ranks higher (66.0 vs 28.4 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 Alton Middle School and Marlowe Middle School?
About 394 km in a straight line, between Alton and Lake in the Hills in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alton Middle School: 1,220. Marlowe Middle School: 1,215. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alton Middle School and Marlowe Middle School rank in Illinois?
Alton Middle School is 507th of 670 and Marlowe Middle School is 129th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).