Chute Middle School vs Lake Zurich Middle - S Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 36 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chute Middle School
Evanston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
598 students
Lake Zurich Middle - S Campus
Lake Zurich · Public middle · Grades 6–8
599 students
| Measure | Chute Middle School Evanston, Illinois | Lake Zurich Middle - S Campus Lake Zurich, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #360 of 670 | #80 of 670 |
| National rank | #9528 of 15,369 | #2875 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 598 | 599 |
| Enrollment | 598 | 599 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.5% | 15.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 45% |
| city | Evanston | Lake Zurich |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Zurich Middle - S Campus scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.3 vs 41.3).
- •Lake Zurich Middle - S Campus does better on math proficiency (45% vs 26%).
- •Lake Zurich Middle - S Campus does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 35%).
- •Lake Zurich Middle - S Campus does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.4% vs 50.5%).
- •Chute Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 10.9).
- •Lake Zurich Middle - S Campus is the larger school with 599 students compared with 598.
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 Chute Middle School better than Lake Zurich Middle - S Campus?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Zurich Middle - S Campus ranks higher (72.3 vs 41.3 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 Chute Middle School and Lake Zurich Middle - S Campus?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Evanston and Lake Zurich in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chute Middle School: 598. Lake Zurich Middle - S Campus: 599. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chute Middle School and Lake Zurich Middle - S Campus rank in Illinois?
Chute Middle School is 360th of 670 and Lake Zurich Middle - S Campus is 80th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).