Early Learning Center vs Edith M Smith Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Early Learning Center
Waukegan · Public other · Grades PK–PK
221 students
Edith M Smith Middle School
Waukegan · Public middle · Grades 6–8
493 students
| Measure | Early Learning Center Waukegan, Illinois | Edith M Smith Middle School Waukegan, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #549 of 670 |
| National rank | – | #13061 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 221 | 493 |
| Enrollment | 221 | 493 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 72.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 20% |
| Math proficiency | – | 13% |
| city | Waukegan | Waukegan |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edith M Smith Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 14.7).
- •Edith M Smith Middle School is the larger school with 493 students compared with 221.
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 Early Learning Center better than Edith M Smith Middle School?
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 Early Learning Center and Edith M Smith Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Waukegan and Waukegan in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Early Learning Center: 221. Edith M Smith Middle School: 493. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Early Learning Center and Edith M Smith Middle School rank in Illinois?
Early Learning Center is unranked and Edith M Smith Middle School is 549th of 670 among other schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).