Edith M Smith Middle School vs Westfield Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 50 km 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
Westfield Middle School
Bloomingdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
493 students
| Measure | Edith M Smith Middle School Waukegan, Illinois | Westfield Middle School Bloomingdale, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #549 of 670 | #90 of 670 |
| National rank | #13061 of 15,369 | #3135 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 493 | 493 |
| Enrollment | 493 | 493 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.2% | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 50% |
| city | Waukegan | Bloomingdale |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westfield Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.0 vs 23.8).
- •Westfield Middle School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 13%).
- •Westfield Middle School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 20%).
- •Edith M Smith Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.0).
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 Westfield Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Westfield Middle School ranks higher (71.0 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 Westfield Middle School?
About 50 km in a straight line, between Waukegan and Bloomingdale in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edith M Smith Middle School: 493. Westfield Middle School: 493. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edith M Smith Middle School and Westfield Middle School rank in Illinois?
Edith M Smith Middle School is 549th of 670 and Westfield Middle School is 90th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).