Bloomington Jr High School vs Leman Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 167 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bloomington Jr High School
Bloomington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,050 students
Leman Middle School
West Chicago · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,048 students
| Measure | Bloomington Jr High School Bloomington, Illinois | Leman Middle School West Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #538 of 670 | #509 of 670 |
| National rank | #12812 of 15,369 | #12241 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,050 | 1,048 |
| Enrollment | 1,050 | 1,048 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65% | 61.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 14% |
| city | Bloomington | West Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Leman Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.3 vs 25.2).
- •Bloomington Jr High School does better on math proficiency (16% vs 14%).
- •Bloomington Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 21%).
- •Leman Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.8% vs 65%).
- •Leman Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 13.1).
- •Bloomington Jr High School is the larger school with 1,050 students compared with 1,048.
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 Bloomington Jr High School better than Leman Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Leman Middle School ranks higher (28.3 vs 25.2 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 Bloomington Jr High School and Leman Middle School?
About 167 km in a straight line, between Bloomington and West Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bloomington Jr High School: 1,050. Leman Middle School: 1,048. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bloomington Jr High School and Leman Middle School rank in Illinois?
Bloomington Jr High School is 538th of 670 and Leman Middle School is 509th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).