Coolidge Middle School vs McKinley Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coolidge Middle School
Phoenix · Public middle · Grades 6–8
460 students
McKinley Jr High School
South Holland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
287 students
| Measure | Coolidge Middle School Phoenix, Illinois | McKinley Jr High School South Holland, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #631 of 670 | #535 of 670 |
| National rank | #14449 of 15,369 | #12775 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 460 | 287 |
| Enrollment | 460 | 287 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 77.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 18% |
| city | Phoenix | South Holland |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKinley Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.4 vs 15.9).
- •McKinley Jr High School does better on math proficiency (18% vs 12%).
- •McKinley Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 14%).
- •McKinley Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.4% vs 99.3%).
- •Coolidge Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.7).
- •Coolidge Middle School is the larger school with 460 students compared with 287.
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 Middle School better than McKinley Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), McKinley Jr High School ranks higher (25.4 vs 15.9 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 Middle School and McKinley Jr High School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and South Holland in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coolidge Middle School: 460. McKinley Jr High School: 287. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coolidge Middle School and McKinley Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Coolidge Middle School is 631st of 670 and McKinley Jr High School is 535th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).