Chute Middle School vs Parkside Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 202 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
Parkside Jr High School
Normal · Public middle · Grades 6–8
598 students
| Measure | Chute Middle School Evanston, Illinois | Parkside Jr High School Normal, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #360 of 670 | #299 of 670 |
| National rank | #9528 of 15,369 | #8173 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 598 | 598 |
| Enrollment | 598 | 598 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.5% | 46.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 32% |
| city | Evanston | Normal |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkside Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.6 vs 41.3).
- •Parkside Jr High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 26%).
- •Parkside Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 35%).
- •Parkside Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.2% vs 50.5%).
- •Chute Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 12.0).
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 Parkside Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Parkside Jr High School ranks higher (47.6 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 Parkside Jr High School?
About 202 km in a straight line, between Evanston and Normal in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chute Middle School: 598. Parkside Jr High School: 598. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chute Middle School and Parkside Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Chute Middle School is 360th of 670 and Parkside Jr High School is 299th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).