Challand Middle School vs Washington Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.6 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
Washington Elem School
Sterling · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
394 students
| Measure | Challand Middle School Sterling, Illinois | Washington Elem School Sterling, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #571 of 670 | #1242 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #13338 of 15,369 | #34721 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 726 | 394 |
| Enrollment | 726 | 394 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.8% | 60.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 20% |
| city | Sterling | Sterling |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Washington Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.9 vs 22.4).
- •Washington Elem School does better on math proficiency (20% vs 17%).
- •Washington Elem School does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 28%).
- •Washington Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.9% vs 62.8%).
- •Washington Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 16.5).
- •Challand Middle School is the larger school with 726 students compared with 394.
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 Washington Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Washington Elem School ranks higher (35.9 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 Washington Elem School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Sterling and Sterling in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Challand Middle School: 726. Washington Elem School: 394. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Challand Middle School and Washington Elem School rank in Illinois?
Challand Middle School is 571st of 670 and Washington Elem School is 1242nd of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).