Edith M Smith Middle School vs LEARN John Kathy Schreiber Chrtr
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 771 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edith M Smith Middle School
Waukegan · Public middle · Grades 6–8
493 students
LEARN John Kathy Schreiber Chrtr
Waukegan · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
519 students
| Measure | Edith M Smith Middle School Waukegan, Illinois | LEARN John Kathy Schreiber Chrtr Waukegan, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #549 of 670 | #1635 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #13061 of 15,369 | #41525 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 493 | 519 |
| Enrollment | 493 | 519 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.2% | 83.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 22% |
| city | Waukegan | Waukegan |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •LEARN John Kathy Schreiber Chrtr scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.3 vs 23.8).
- •LEARN John Kathy Schreiber Chrtr does better on math proficiency (22% vs 13%).
- •LEARN John Kathy Schreiber Chrtr does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 20%).
- •Edith M Smith Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.2% vs 83.8%).
- •Edith M Smith Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.1).
- •LEARN John Kathy Schreiber Chrtr is the larger school with 519 students compared with 493.
- •Edith M Smith Middle School is a public school while LEARN John Kathy Schreiber Chrtr is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Edith M Smith Middle School better than LEARN John Kathy Schreiber Chrtr?
On the Success Index (US), LEARN John Kathy Schreiber Chrtr ranks higher (25.3 vs 23.8 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 Edith M Smith Middle School and LEARN John Kathy Schreiber Chrtr?
About 771 m in a straight line, between Waukegan and Waukegan in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edith M Smith Middle School: 493. LEARN John Kathy Schreiber Chrtr: 519. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edith M Smith Middle School and LEARN John Kathy Schreiber Chrtr rank in Illinois?
Edith M Smith Middle School is 549th of 670 and LEARN John Kathy Schreiber Chrtr is 1635th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).