Coolidge Middle School vs Taft 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 Middle School
Phoenix · Public middle · Grades 6–8
460 students
Taft School
Harvey · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
308 students
| Measure | Coolidge Middle School Phoenix, Illinois | Taft School Harvey, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #631 of 670 | #1434 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #14449 of 15,369 | #37916 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 460 | 308 |
| Enrollment | 460 | 308 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | – |
| Math proficiency | 12% | – |
| city | Phoenix | Harvey |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Taft School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.0 vs 15.9).
- •Coolidge Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 100%).
- •Coolidge Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.3).
- •Coolidge Middle School is the larger school with 460 students compared with 308.
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 Taft School?
On the Success Index (US), Taft School ranks higher (31.0 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 Taft School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Harvey in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coolidge Middle School: 460. Taft School: 308. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coolidge Middle School and Taft School rank in Illinois?
Coolidge Middle School is 631st of 670 and Taft School is 1434th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).