Emge Junior High School vs Western Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 159 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emge Junior High School
Belleville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
146 students
Western Jr High School
Kinderhook · Public middle · Grades 6–8
146 students
| Measure | Emge Junior High School Belleville, Illinois | Western Jr High School Kinderhook, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #484 of 670 | #474 of 670 |
| National rank | #11828 of 15,369 | #11682 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 146 | 146 |
| Enrollment | 146 | 146 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.8% | 55.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 17% |
| city | Belleville | Kinderhook |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (30.5 vs 31.3).
- •Western Jr High School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Western Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.5% vs 56.8%).
- •Emge Junior High School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.6).
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 Emge Junior High School better than Western Jr High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Emge Junior High School and Western Jr High School?
About 159 km in a straight line, between Belleville and Kinderhook in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emge Junior High School: 146. Western Jr High School: 146. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emge Junior High School and Western Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Emge Junior High School is 484th of 670 and Western Jr High School is 474th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).