Chippewa Middle School vs Dirksen Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 62 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chippewa Middle School
Des Plaines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
652 students
Dirksen Junior High School
Joliet · Public middle · Grades 6–8
653 students
| Measure | Chippewa Middle School Des Plaines, Illinois | Dirksen Junior High School Joliet, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #172 of 670 | #649 of 670 |
| National rank | #5387 of 15,369 | #14904 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 652 | 653 |
| Enrollment | 652 | 653 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58% | 98.2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 9% |
| city | Des Plaines | Joliet |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chippewa Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.4 vs 12.0).
- •Chippewa Middle School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 9%).
- •Chippewa Middle School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 12%).
- •Chippewa Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58% vs 98.2%).
- •Chippewa Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 14.2).
- •Dirksen Junior High School is the larger school with 653 students compared with 652.
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 Chippewa Middle School better than Dirksen Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Chippewa Middle School ranks higher (60.4 vs 12.0 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 Chippewa Middle School and Dirksen Junior High School?
About 62 km in a straight line, between Des Plaines and Joliet in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chippewa Middle School: 652. Dirksen Junior High School: 653. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chippewa Middle School and Dirksen Junior High School rank in Illinois?
Chippewa Middle School is 172nd of 670 and Dirksen Junior High School is 649th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).