Dunlap Valley Middle School vs Spencer Crossing
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 161 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dunlap Valley Middle School
Dunlap · Public middle · Grades 6–8
546 students
Spencer Crossing
New Lenox · Public middle · Grades 4–6
544 students
| Measure | Dunlap Valley Middle School Dunlap, Illinois | Spencer Crossing New Lenox, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #48 of 670 | #111 of 670 |
| National rank | #1848 of 15,369 | #3809 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 546 | 544 |
| Enrollment | 546 | 544 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.3% | 7.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 53% |
| city | Dunlap | New Lenox |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dunlap Valley Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.8 vs 67.9).
- •Dunlap Valley Middle School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 53%).
- •Dunlap Valley Middle School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 61%).
- •Spencer Crossing does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.2% vs 22.3%).
- •Dunlap Valley Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 21.8).
- •Dunlap Valley Middle School is the larger school with 546 students compared with 544.
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 Dunlap Valley Middle School better than Spencer Crossing?
On the Success Index (US), Dunlap Valley Middle School ranks higher (77.8 vs 67.9 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 Dunlap Valley Middle School and Spencer Crossing?
About 161 km in a straight line, between Dunlap and New Lenox in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dunlap Valley Middle School: 546. Spencer Crossing: 544. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dunlap Valley Middle School and Spencer Crossing rank in Illinois?
Dunlap Valley Middle School is 48th of 670 and Spencer Crossing is 111th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).