Arnold W Kruse Ed Center vs Jerling Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arnold W Kruse Ed Center
Orland Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
462 students
Jerling Junior High School
Orland Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
677 students
| Measure | Arnold W Kruse Ed Center Orland Park, Illinois | Jerling Junior High School Orland Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #328 of 2,303 | #330 of 670 |
| National rank | #12550 of 50,301 | #8693 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 462 | 677 |
| Enrollment | 462 | 677 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.1% | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 35% |
| city | Orland Park | Orland Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arnold W Kruse Ed Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.2 vs 45.1).
- •Arnold W Kruse Ed Center does better on math proficiency (52% vs 35%).
- •Arnold W Kruse Ed Center does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 49%).
- •Arnold W Kruse Ed Center does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.7).
- •Jerling Junior High School is the larger school with 677 students compared with 462.
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 Arnold W Kruse Ed Center better than Jerling Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Arnold W Kruse Ed Center ranks higher (68.2 vs 45.1 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 Arnold W Kruse Ed Center and Jerling Junior High School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Orland Park and Orland Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arnold W Kruse Ed Center: 462. Jerling Junior High School: 677. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arnold W Kruse Ed Center and Jerling Junior High School rank in Illinois?
Arnold W Kruse Ed Center is 328th of 2,303 and Jerling Junior High School is 330th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).