Chicago Heights Middle School vs Washington-McKinley Elem Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chicago Heights Middle School
Chicago Hts · Public middle · Grades 6–8
872 students
Washington-McKinley Elem Sch
Chicago Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
286 students
| Measure | Chicago Heights Middle School Chicago Hts, Illinois | Washington-McKinley Elem Sch Chicago Heights, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #451 of 670 | #1998 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #11225 of 15,369 | #46510 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 872 | 286 |
| Enrollment | 872 | 286 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.1% | 98.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 21% |
| Math proficiency | – | 10% |
| city | Chicago Hts | Chicago Heights |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chicago Heights Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.3 vs 17.2).
- •Chicago Heights Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.1% vs 98.3%).
- •Washington-McKinley Elem Sch does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.4).
- •Chicago Heights Middle School is the larger school with 872 students compared with 286.
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 Chicago Heights Middle School better than Washington-McKinley Elem Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Chicago Heights Middle School ranks higher (33.3 vs 17.2 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 Chicago Heights Middle School and Washington-McKinley Elem Sch?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Chicago Hts and Chicago Heights in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chicago Heights Middle School: 872. Washington-McKinley Elem Sch: 286. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chicago Heights Middle School and Washington-McKinley Elem Sch rank in Illinois?
Chicago Heights Middle School is 451st of 670 and Washington-McKinley Elem Sch is 1998th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).