Deland-Weldon Middle School vs Lovejoy Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 207 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deland-Weldon Middle School
Weldon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
28 students
Lovejoy Middle School
Lovejoy · Public middle · Grades 6–8
24 students
| Measure | Deland-Weldon Middle School Weldon, Illinois | Lovejoy Middle School Lovejoy, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 4 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 28 | 24 |
| Enrollment | 28 | 24 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.6% | 95.8% |
| Students per teacher | 7.0 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 5% |
| city | Weldon | Lovejoy |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Deland-Weldon Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.6 vs 3.6).
- •Deland-Weldon Middle School does better on reading proficiency (15% vs 5%).
- •Deland-Weldon Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.6% vs 95.8%).
- •Deland-Weldon Middle School is the larger school with 28 students compared with 24.
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 Deland-Weldon Middle School better than Lovejoy Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Deland-Weldon Middle School ranks higher (22.6 vs 3.6 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 Deland-Weldon Middle School and Lovejoy Middle School?
About 207 km in a straight line, between Weldon and Lovejoy in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deland-Weldon Middle School: 28. Lovejoy Middle School: 24. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deland-Weldon Middle School and Lovejoy Middle School rank in Illinois?
Deland-Weldon Middle School is unranked and Lovejoy Middle School is unranked among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).