Butler Junior High School vs John Laidlaw Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Butler Junior High School
Oak Brook · Public middle · Grades 6–8
163 students
John Laidlaw Elem School
Western Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
380 students
| Measure | Butler Junior High School Oak Brook, Illinois | John Laidlaw Elem School Western Springs, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #7 of 670 | #64 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #174 of 15,369 | #3230 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 163 | 380 |
| Enrollment | 163 | 380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 6.3 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 74% |
| city | Oak Brook | Western Springs |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Butler Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.8 vs 83.3).
- •Butler Junior High School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 74%).
- •Butler Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 68%).
- •Butler Junior High School does better on students per teacher (6.3 vs 12.3).
- •John Laidlaw Elem School is the larger school with 380 students compared with 163.
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 Butler Junior High School better than John Laidlaw Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Butler Junior High School ranks higher (91.8 vs 83.3 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 Butler Junior High School and John Laidlaw Elem School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Oak Brook and Western Springs in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Butler Junior High School: 163. John Laidlaw Elem School: 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Butler Junior High School and John Laidlaw Elem School rank in Illinois?
Butler Junior High School is 7th of 670 and John Laidlaw Elem School is 64th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).