Dirksen Junior High School vs Marycrest Early Childhood Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dirksen Junior High School
Joliet · Public middle · Grades 6–8
653 students
Marycrest Early Childhood Center
Joliet · Public other · Grades PK–PK
142 students
| Measure | Dirksen Junior High School Joliet, Illinois | Marycrest Early Childhood Center Joliet, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #649 of 670 | – |
| National rank | #14904 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 653 | 142 |
| Enrollment | 653 | 142 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 6.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | – |
| Math proficiency | 9% | – |
| city | Joliet | Joliet |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marycrest Early Childhood Center does better on students per teacher (6.5 vs 14.2).
- •Dirksen Junior High School is the larger school with 653 students compared with 142.
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 Dirksen Junior High School better than Marycrest Early Childhood Center?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dirksen Junior High School and Marycrest Early Childhood Center?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Joliet and Joliet in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dirksen Junior High School: 653. Marycrest Early Childhood Center: 142. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dirksen Junior High School and Marycrest Early Childhood Center rank in Illinois?
Dirksen Junior High School is 649th of 670 and Marycrest Early Childhood Center is unranked among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).