Andrew Cooke Magnet Elem School vs Robert E Abbott Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 973 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Andrew Cooke Magnet Elem School
Waukegan · Public elementary · Grades K–5
395 students
Robert E Abbott Middle School
Waukegan · Public middle · Grades 6–8
585 students
| Measure | Andrew Cooke Magnet Elem School Waukegan, Illinois | Robert E Abbott Middle School Waukegan, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1070 of 2,303 | #594 of 670 |
| National rank | #30797 of 50,301 | #13677 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 395 | 585 |
| Enrollment | 395 | 585 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.7% | 71.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 11% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 6% |
| city | Waukegan | Waukegan |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Andrew Cooke Magnet Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.7 vs 20.6).
- •Andrew Cooke Magnet Elem School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 6%).
- •Andrew Cooke Magnet Elem School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 11%).
- •Andrew Cooke Magnet Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.7% vs 71.1%).
- •Andrew Cooke Magnet Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 11.9).
- •Robert E Abbott Middle School is the larger school with 585 students compared with 395.
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 Andrew Cooke Magnet Elem School better than Robert E Abbott Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Andrew Cooke Magnet Elem School ranks higher (41.7 vs 20.6 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 Andrew Cooke Magnet Elem School and Robert E Abbott Middle School?
About 973 m in a straight line, between Waukegan and Waukegan in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Andrew Cooke Magnet Elem School: 395. Robert E Abbott Middle School: 585. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Andrew Cooke Magnet Elem School and Robert E Abbott Middle School rank in Illinois?
Andrew Cooke Magnet Elem School is 1070th of 2,303 and Robert E Abbott Middle School is 594th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).