Clearview Elem School vs Jack Benny Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.7 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
Jack Benny Middle School
Waukegan · Public middle · Grades 6–8
475 students
| Measure | Clearview Elem School Waukegan, Illinois | Jack Benny Middle School Waukegan, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1580 of 2,303 | #544 of 670 |
| National rank | #40696 of 50,301 | #12910 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 404 | 475 |
| Enrollment | 404 | 475 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.1% | 62.1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 10% |
| city | Waukegan | Waukegan |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clearview Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.5 vs 24.7).
- •Clearview Elem School does better on math proficiency (14% vs 10%).
- •Jack Benny Middle School does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 16%).
- •Jack Benny Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.1% vs 69.1%).
- •Clearview Elem School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 12.5).
- •Jack Benny Middle School is the larger school with 475 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 Jack Benny Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Clearview Elem School ranks higher (26.5 vs 24.7 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 Jack Benny Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Waukegan and Waukegan in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clearview Elem School: 404. Jack Benny Middle School: 475. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clearview Elem School and Jack Benny Middle School rank in Illinois?
Clearview Elem School is 1580th of 2,303 and Jack Benny Middle School is 544th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).