Cotton Creek School vs Matthews Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cotton Creek School
Island Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
580 students
Matthews Middle School
Island Lake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
451 students
| Measure | Cotton Creek School Island Lake, Illinois | Matthews Middle School Island Lake, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #834 of 2,303 | #208 of 670 |
| National rank | #25079 of 50,301 | #6293 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 580 | 451 |
| Enrollment | 580 | 451 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.4% | 43.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 27% |
| city | Island Lake | Island Lake |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Matthews Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.2 vs 50.1).
- •Cotton Creek School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 27%).
- •Matthews Middle School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 41%).
- •Cotton Creek School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.4% vs 43.7%).
- •Matthews Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.1).
- •Cotton Creek School is the larger school with 580 students compared with 451.
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 Cotton Creek School better than Matthews Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Matthews Middle School ranks higher (56.2 vs 50.1 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 Cotton Creek School and Matthews Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Island Lake and Island Lake in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cotton Creek School: 580. Matthews Middle School: 451. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cotton Creek School and Matthews Middle School rank in Illinois?
Cotton Creek School is 834th of 2,303 and Matthews Middle School is 208th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).