Columbia Central School vs Crete-Monee Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Central School
Steger · Public middle · Grades 5–8
646 students
Crete-Monee Middle School
University Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,002 students
| Measure | Columbia Central School Steger, Illinois | Crete-Monee Middle School University Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #586 of 670 | #503 of 670 |
| National rank | #13545 of 15,369 | #12180 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 646 | 1,002 |
| Enrollment | 646 | 1,002 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.3% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 10% |
| city | Steger | University Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Crete-Monee Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.6 vs 21.4).
- •Columbia Central School does better on math proficiency (11% vs 10%).
- •Crete-Monee Middle School does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 25%).
- •Columbia Central School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.3% vs 65%).
- •Crete-Monee Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 16.6).
- •Crete-Monee Middle School is the larger school with 1,002 students compared with 646.
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 Columbia Central School better than Crete-Monee Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Crete-Monee Middle School ranks higher (28.6 vs 21.4 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 Columbia Central School and Crete-Monee Middle School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Steger and University Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Central School: 646. Crete-Monee Middle School: 1,002. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Central School and Crete-Monee Middle School rank in Illinois?
Columbia Central School is 586th of 670 and Crete-Monee Middle School is 503rd of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).