Chiddix Jr High School vs Thomas Metcalf School
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.
Chiddix Jr High School
Normal · Public middle · Grades 6–8
597 students
Thomas Metcalf School
Normal · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
459 students
| Measure | Chiddix Jr High School Normal, Illinois | Thomas Metcalf School Normal, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #234 of 670 | #18 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #6889 of 15,369 | #1047 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 597 | 459 |
| Enrollment | 597 | 459 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.8% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 8.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 67% |
| city | Normal | Normal |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Metcalf School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.9 vs 53.5).
- •Thomas Metcalf School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 40%).
- •Thomas Metcalf School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 39%).
- •Thomas Metcalf School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7% vs 30.8%).
- •Thomas Metcalf School does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 13.0).
- •Chiddix Jr High School is the larger school with 597 students compared with 459.
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 Chiddix Jr High School better than Thomas Metcalf School?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Metcalf School ranks higher (88.9 vs 53.5 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 Chiddix Jr High School and Thomas Metcalf School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Normal and Normal in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chiddix Jr High School: 597. Thomas Metcalf School: 459. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chiddix Jr High School and Thomas Metcalf School rank in Illinois?
Chiddix Jr High School is 234th of 670 and Thomas Metcalf School is 18th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).