Eisenhower Academy vs Gompers Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eisenhower Academy
Joliet · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
209 students
Gompers Junior High School
Joliet · Public middle · Grades 6–8
615 students
| Measure | Eisenhower Academy Joliet, Illinois | Gompers Junior High School Joliet, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #437 of 2,303 | #604 of 670 |
| National rank | #15658 of 50,301 | #13815 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 209 | 615 |
| Enrollment | 209 | 615 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 14% |
| city | Joliet | Joliet |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Eisenhower Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.7 vs 19.8).
- •Eisenhower Academy does better on math proficiency (82% vs 14%).
- •Eisenhower Academy does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 23%).
- •Gompers Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.2% vs 100%).
- •Gompers Junior High School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 16.1).
- •Gompers Junior High School is the larger school with 615 students compared with 209.
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 Eisenhower Academy better than Gompers Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Eisenhower Academy ranks higher (63.7 vs 19.8 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 Eisenhower Academy and Gompers Junior High School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Joliet and Joliet in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eisenhower Academy: 209. Gompers Junior High School: 615. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eisenhower Academy and Gompers Junior High School rank in Illinois?
Eisenhower Academy is 437th of 2,303 and Gompers Junior High School is 604th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).