Anna McDonald Elem School vs Manhattan Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anna McDonald Elem School
Manhattan · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
434 students
Manhattan Jr High School
Manhattan · Public middle · Grades 6–8
615 students
| Measure | Anna McDonald Elem School Manhattan, Illinois | Manhattan Jr High School Manhattan, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #407 of 2,303 | #94 of 670 |
| National rank | #14694 of 50,301 | #3238 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 2–3 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 434 | 615 |
| Enrollment | 434 | 615 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.4% | 16.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 48% |
| city | Manhattan | Manhattan |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manhattan Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.5 vs 65.1).
- •Anna McDonald Elem School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 48%).
- •Anna McDonald Elem School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 58%).
- •Manhattan Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.9% vs 18.4%).
- •Manhattan Jr High School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.1).
- •Manhattan Jr High School is the larger school with 615 students compared with 434.
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 Anna McDonald Elem School better than Manhattan Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Manhattan Jr High School ranks higher (70.5 vs 65.1 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 Anna McDonald Elem School and Manhattan Jr High School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Manhattan and Manhattan in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Anna McDonald Elem School: 434. Manhattan Jr High School: 615. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Anna McDonald Elem School and Manhattan Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Anna McDonald Elem School is 407th of 2,303 and Manhattan Jr High School is 94th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).