Everett F Kerr Middle School vs Whittier Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 312 m 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
Whittier Elementary School
Blue Island · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
150 students
| Measure | Everett F Kerr Middle School Blue Island, Illinois | Whittier Elementary School Blue Island, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #515 of 670 | #2022 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #12313 of 15,369 | #46688 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 304 | 150 |
| Enrollment | 304 | 150 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.9% | 80.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 7.5% |
| 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 16.9).
- •Everett F Kerr Middle School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 7.5%).
- •Everett F Kerr Middle School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 22%).
- •Whittier Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.7% vs 81.9%).
- •Everett F Kerr Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 15.0).
- •Everett F Kerr Middle School is the larger school with 304 students compared with 150.
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 Whittier Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Everett F Kerr Middle School ranks higher (27.9 vs 16.9 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 Whittier Elementary School?
About 312 m in a straight line, between Blue Island and Blue Island in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Everett F Kerr Middle School: 304. Whittier Elementary School: 150. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Everett F Kerr Middle School and Whittier Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Everett F Kerr Middle School is 515th of 670 and Whittier Elementary School is 2022nd of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).