Devonshire Elem School vs Old Orchard Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 734 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Devonshire Elem School
Skokie · Public elementary · Grades K–5
417 students
Old Orchard Jr High School
Skokie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
711 students
| Measure | Devonshire Elem School Skokie, Illinois | Old Orchard Jr High School Skokie, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1505 of 2,303 | #355 of 670 |
| National rank | #39319 of 50,301 | #9455 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 417 | 711 |
| Enrollment | 417 | 711 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.7% | 57.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 37% |
| city | Skokie | Skokie |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Old Orchard Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.7 vs 28.8).
- •Old Orchard Jr High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Old Orchard Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 27%).
- •Old Orchard Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.9% vs 65.7%).
- •Old Orchard Jr High School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.0).
- •Old Orchard Jr High School is the larger school with 711 students compared with 417.
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 Devonshire Elem School better than Old Orchard Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Old Orchard Jr High School ranks higher (41.7 vs 28.8 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 Devonshire Elem School and Old Orchard Jr High School?
About 734 m in a straight line, between Skokie and Skokie in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Devonshire Elem School: 417. Old Orchard Jr High School: 711. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Devonshire Elem School and Old Orchard Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Devonshire Elem School is 1505th of 2,303 and Old Orchard Jr High School is 355th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).