Everett F Kerr Middle School vs Veterans Memorial Middle Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Everett F Kerr Middle School
Blue Island · Public middle · Grades 6–8
304 students
Veterans Memorial Middle Sch
Blue Island · Public middle · Grades 6–8
361 students
| Measure | Everett F Kerr Middle School Blue Island, Illinois | Veterans Memorial Middle Sch Blue Island, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #515 of 670 | #577 of 670 |
| National rank | #12313 of 15,369 | #13428 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 304 | 361 |
| Enrollment | 304 | 361 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.9% | 78.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 7% |
| city | Blue Island | Blue Island |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Everett F Kerr Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.9 vs 22.0).
- •Everett F Kerr Middle School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 7%).
- •Everett F Kerr Middle School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 26%).
- •Veterans Memorial Middle Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.1% vs 81.9%).
- •Everett F Kerr Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.0).
- •Veterans Memorial Middle Sch is the larger school with 361 students compared with 304.
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 Everett F Kerr Middle School better than Veterans Memorial Middle Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Everett F Kerr Middle School ranks higher (27.9 vs 22.0 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 Everett F Kerr Middle School and Veterans Memorial Middle Sch?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Blue Island and Blue Island in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Everett F Kerr Middle School: 304. Veterans Memorial Middle Sch: 361. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Everett F Kerr Middle School and Veterans Memorial Middle Sch rank in Illinois?
Everett F Kerr Middle School is 515th of 670 and Veterans Memorial Middle Sch is 577th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).