Coolidge Elementary School vs Memorial Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coolidge Elementary School
Lansing · Public elementary · Grades K–5
670 students
Memorial Jr High School
Lansing · Public middle · Grades 6–8
854 students
| Measure | Coolidge Elementary School Lansing, Illinois | Memorial Jr High School Lansing, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2156 of 2,303 | #608 of 670 |
| National rank | #48166 of 50,301 | #13912 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 670 | 854 |
| Enrollment | 670 | 854 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.9% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 16% |
| city | Lansing | Lansing |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Memorial Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.2 vs 13.8).
- •Coolidge Elementary School does better on math proficiency (25% vs 16%).
- •Memorial Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 31%).
- •Memorial Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.2% vs 99.9%).
- •Memorial Jr High School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 18.6).
- •Memorial Jr High School is the larger school with 854 students compared with 670.
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 Coolidge Elementary School better than Memorial Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Memorial Jr High School ranks higher (19.2 vs 13.8 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 Coolidge Elementary School and Memorial Jr High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Lansing and Lansing in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coolidge Elementary School: 670. Memorial Jr High School: 854. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coolidge Elementary School and Memorial Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Coolidge Elementary School is 2156th of 2,303 and Memorial Jr High School is 608th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).