Edith M Smith Middle School vs Whittier Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 327 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
Whittier Elem School
Waukegan · Public elementary · Grades K–5
438 students
| Measure | Edith M Smith Middle School Waukegan, Illinois | Whittier Elem School Waukegan, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #549 of 670 | #1650 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #13061 of 15,369 | #41741 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 493 | 438 |
| Enrollment | 493 | 438 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.2% | 69.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 15% |
| city | Waukegan | Waukegan |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whittier Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.0 vs 23.8).
- •Whittier Elem School does better on math proficiency (15% vs 13%).
- •Edith M Smith Middle School does better on reading proficiency (20% vs 17%).
- •Whittier Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.2% vs 72.2%).
- •Edith M Smith Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 11.8).
- •Edith M Smith Middle School is the larger school with 493 students compared with 438.
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 Whittier Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Whittier Elem School ranks higher (25.0 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 Whittier Elem School?
About 327 m in a straight line, between Waukegan and Waukegan in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edith M Smith Middle School: 493. Whittier Elem School: 438. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edith M Smith Middle School and Whittier Elem School rank in Illinois?
Edith M Smith Middle School is 549th of 670 and Whittier Elem School is 1650th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).