Canton Middle School vs Northwest Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 35 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canton Middle School
Streamwood · Public middle · Grades 7–8
531 students
Northwest Middle School
Chicago · Public middle · Grades 6–8
532 students
| Measure | Canton Middle School Streamwood, Illinois | Northwest Middle School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #446 of 670 | #638 of 670 |
| National rank | #11145 of 15,369 | #14652 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 531 | 532 |
| Enrollment | 531 | 532 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.1% | 89.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 11% |
| city | Streamwood | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Canton Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.7 vs 14.4).
- •Canton Middle School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 11%).
- •Canton Middle School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 10%).
- •Canton Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.1% vs 89.8%).
- •Northwest Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.6).
- •Northwest Middle School is the larger school with 532 students compared with 531.
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 Canton Middle School better than Northwest Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Canton Middle School ranks higher (33.7 vs 14.4 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 Canton Middle School and Northwest Middle School?
About 35 km in a straight line, between Streamwood and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canton Middle School: 531. Northwest Middle School: 532. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canton Middle School and Northwest Middle School rank in Illinois?
Canton Middle School is 446th of 670 and Northwest Middle School is 638th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).