Gavin South Middle School vs Stanton School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gavin South Middle School
Ingleside · Public middle · Grades 5–8
325 students
Stanton School
Fox Lake · Public middle · Grades 5–8
255 students
| Measure | Gavin South Middle School Ingleside, Illinois | Stanton School Fox Lake, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #500 of 670 | #422 of 670 |
| National rank | #12103 of 15,369 | #10740 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 325 | 255 |
| Enrollment | 325 | 255 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.2% | 56.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 22% |
| city | Ingleside | Fox Lake |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stanton School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.6 vs 29.0).
- •Stanton School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 15%).
- •Stanton School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 30%).
- •Stanton School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.5% vs 58.2%).
- •Stanton School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 13.0).
- •Gavin South Middle School is the larger school with 325 students compared with 255.
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 Gavin South Middle School better than Stanton School?
On the Success Index (US), Stanton School ranks higher (35.6 vs 29.0 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 Gavin South Middle School and Stanton School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Ingleside and Fox Lake in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gavin South Middle School: 325. Stanton School: 255. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gavin South Middle School and Stanton School rank in Illinois?
Gavin South Middle School is 500th of 670 and Stanton School is 422nd of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).