Clearview Elem School vs Edith M Smith Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clearview Elem School
Waukegan · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
404 students
Edith M Smith Middle School
Waukegan · Public middle · Grades 6–8
493 students
| Measure | Clearview Elem School Waukegan, Illinois | Edith M Smith Middle School Waukegan, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1580 of 2,303 | #549 of 670 |
| National rank | #40696 of 50,301 | #13061 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 404 | 493 |
| Enrollment | 404 | 493 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.1% | 72.2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 13% |
| city | Waukegan | Waukegan |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clearview Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.5 vs 23.8).
- •Clearview Elem School does better on math proficiency (14% vs 13%).
- •Edith M Smith Middle School does better on reading proficiency (20% vs 16%).
- •Clearview Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.1% vs 72.2%).
- •Clearview Elem School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 11.2).
- •Edith M Smith Middle School is the larger school with 493 students compared with 404.
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 Clearview Elem School better than Edith M Smith Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Clearview Elem School ranks higher (26.5 vs 23.8 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 Clearview Elem School and Edith M Smith Middle School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Waukegan and Waukegan in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clearview Elem School: 404. Edith M Smith Middle School: 493. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clearview Elem School and Edith M Smith Middle School rank in Illinois?
Clearview Elem School is 1580th of 2,303 and Edith M Smith Middle School is 549th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).