Challand Middle School vs Simmons Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 158 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Challand Middle School
Sterling · Public middle · Grades 6–8
726 students
Simmons Middle School
Oak Lawn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
725 students
| Measure | Challand Middle School Sterling, Illinois | Simmons Middle School Oak Lawn, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #571 of 670 | #490 of 670 |
| National rank | #13338 of 15,369 | #11933 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 726 | 725 |
| Enrollment | 726 | 725 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.8% | 61.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 23% |
| city | Sterling | Oak Lawn |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Simmons Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.0 vs 22.4).
- •Simmons Middle School does better on math proficiency (23% vs 17%).
- •Simmons Middle School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 28%).
- •Simmons Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.2% vs 62.8%).
- •Simmons Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.5).
- •Challand Middle School is the larger school with 726 students compared with 725.
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 Challand Middle School better than Simmons Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Simmons Middle School ranks higher (30.0 vs 22.4 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 Challand Middle School and Simmons Middle School?
About 158 km in a straight line, between Sterling and Oak Lawn in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Challand Middle School: 726. Simmons Middle School: 725. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Challand Middle School and Simmons Middle School rank in Illinois?
Challand Middle School is 571st of 670 and Simmons Middle School is 490th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).