Dee-Mack Intermediate School vs Iroquois West Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 112 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dee-Mack Intermediate School
Deer Creek · Public middle · Grades 4–6
217 students
Iroquois West Middle School
Onarga · Public middle · Grades 6–8
215 students
| Measure | Dee-Mack Intermediate School Deer Creek, Illinois | Iroquois West Middle School Onarga, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #246 of 670 | #385 of 670 |
| National rank | #7275 of 15,369 | #10112 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 217 | 215 |
| Enrollment | 217 | 215 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29% | 53.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 26% |
| city | Deer Creek | Onarga |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dee-Mack Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.6 vs 38.7).
- •Dee-Mack Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 26%).
- •Dee-Mack Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 39%).
- •Dee-Mack Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29% vs 53.5%).
- •Iroquois West Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.5).
- •Dee-Mack Intermediate School is the larger school with 217 students compared with 215.
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 Dee-Mack Intermediate School better than Iroquois West Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Dee-Mack Intermediate School ranks higher (51.6 vs 38.7 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 Dee-Mack Intermediate School and Iroquois West Middle School?
About 112 km in a straight line, between Deer Creek and Onarga in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dee-Mack Intermediate School: 217. Iroquois West Middle School: 215. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dee-Mack Intermediate School and Iroquois West Middle School rank in Illinois?
Dee-Mack Intermediate School is 246th of 670 and Iroquois West Middle School is 385th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).