Booth Tarkington Elem School vs Jack London Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 868 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Booth Tarkington Elem School
Wheeling · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
540 students
Jack London Middle School
Wheeling · Public middle · Grades 6–8
628 students
| Measure | Booth Tarkington Elem School Wheeling, Illinois | Jack London Middle School Wheeling, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1022 of 2,303 | #443 of 670 |
| National rank | #29789 of 50,301 | #11127 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 540 | 628 |
| Enrollment | 540 | 628 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.4% | 63.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 22% |
| city | Wheeling | Wheeling |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Booth Tarkington Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.2 vs 33.8).
- •Booth Tarkington Elem School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Booth Tarkington Elem School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 31%).
- •Booth Tarkington Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.4% vs 63.5%).
- •Jack London Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 14.2).
- •Jack London Middle School is the larger school with 628 students compared with 540.
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 Booth Tarkington Elem School better than Jack London Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Booth Tarkington Elem School ranks higher (43.2 vs 33.8 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 Booth Tarkington Elem School and Jack London Middle School?
About 868 m in a straight line, between Wheeling and Wheeling in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Booth Tarkington Elem School: 540. Jack London Middle School: 628. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Booth Tarkington Elem School and Jack London Middle School rank in Illinois?
Booth Tarkington Elem School is 1022nd of 2,303 and Jack London Middle School is 443rd of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).