Elden D Finley Jr High School vs Monticello Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 197 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elden D Finley Jr High School
Chicago Ridge · Public middle · Grades 6–8
405 students
Monticello Middle School
Monticello · Public middle · Grades 6–8
405 students
| Measure | Elden D Finley Jr High School Chicago Ridge, Illinois | Monticello Middle School Monticello, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #526 of 670 | #169 of 670 |
| National rank | #12598 of 15,369 | #5322 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 405 | 405 |
| Enrollment | 405 | 405 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.9% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 36% |
| city | Chicago Ridge | Monticello |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Monticello Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.8 vs 26.4).
- •Monticello Middle School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 17%).
- •Monticello Middle School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 21%).
- •Monticello Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23% vs 64.9%).
- •Elden D Finley Jr High School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 15.0).
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 Elden D Finley Jr High School better than Monticello Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Monticello Middle School ranks higher (60.8 vs 26.4 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 Elden D Finley Jr High School and Monticello Middle School?
About 197 km in a straight line, between Chicago Ridge and Monticello in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elden D Finley Jr High School: 405. Monticello Middle School: 405. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elden D Finley Jr High School and Monticello Middle School rank in Illinois?
Elden D Finley Jr High School is 526th of 670 and Monticello Middle School is 169th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).