Bureau Valley Elem and JH vs Wentworth Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 179 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bureau Valley Elem and JH
Manlius · Public middle · Grades 3–8
303 students
Wentworth Jr High School
Calumet City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
302 students
| Measure | Bureau Valley Elem and JH Manlius, Illinois | Wentworth Jr High School Calumet City, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #74 of 670 | #504 of 670 |
| National rank | #2720 of 15,369 | #12196 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 303 | 302 |
| Enrollment | 303 | 302 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.9% | 56.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 13% |
| Math proficiency | – | 16% |
| city | Manlius | Calumet City |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bureau Valley Elem and JH scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.0 vs 28.6).
- •Bureau Valley Elem and JH does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.9% vs 56.6%).
- •Bureau Valley Elem and JH is the larger school with 303 students compared with 302.
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 Bureau Valley Elem and JH better than Wentworth Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Bureau Valley Elem and JH ranks higher (73.0 vs 28.6 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 Bureau Valley Elem and JH and Wentworth Jr High School?
About 179 km in a straight line, between Manlius and Calumet City in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bureau Valley Elem and JH: 303. Wentworth Jr High School: 302. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bureau Valley Elem and JH and Wentworth Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Bureau Valley Elem and JH is 74th of 670 and Wentworth Jr High School is 504th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).