Erie Middle School vs Southwestern Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 281 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Erie Middle School
Erie · Public middle · Grades 5–8
171 students
Southwestern Middle School
Piasa · Public middle · Grades 7–8
171 students
| Measure | Erie Middle School Erie, Illinois | Southwestern Middle School Piasa, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #142 of 670 | #245 of 670 |
| National rank | #4420 of 15,369 | #7267 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 171 | 171 |
| Enrollment | 171 | 171 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.9% | 42.1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| city | Erie | Piasa |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Erie Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.8 vs 51.7).
- •Erie Middle School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Erie Middle School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 50%).
- •Erie Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.9% vs 42.1%).
- •Erie Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 12.2).
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 Erie Middle School better than Southwestern Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Erie Middle School ranks higher (64.8 vs 51.7 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 Erie Middle School and Southwestern Middle School?
About 281 km in a straight line, between Erie and Piasa in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Erie Middle School: 171. Southwestern Middle School: 171. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Erie Middle School and Southwestern Middle School rank in Illinois?
Erie Middle School is 142nd of 670 and Southwestern Middle School is 245th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).