Gemini Middle School vs Mark Twain Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gemini Middle School
Niles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,111 students
Mark Twain Elem School
Niles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
489 students
| Measure | Gemini Middle School Niles, Illinois | Mark Twain Elem School Niles, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #338 of 670 | #1176 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #9081 of 15,369 | #33433 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,111 | 489 |
| Enrollment | 1,111 | 489 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.2% | 66.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 37% |
| city | Niles | Niles |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gemini Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.4 vs 37.8).
- •Mark Twain Elem School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 33%).
- •Gemini Middle School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Gemini Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.2% vs 66.5%).
- •Gemini Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.0).
- •Gemini Middle School is the larger school with 1,111 students compared with 489.
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 Gemini Middle School better than Mark Twain Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Gemini Middle School ranks higher (43.4 vs 37.8 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 Gemini Middle School and Mark Twain Elem School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Niles and Niles in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gemini Middle School: 1,111. Mark Twain Elem School: 489. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gemini Middle School and Mark Twain Elem School rank in Illinois?
Gemini Middle School is 338th of 670 and Mark Twain Elem School is 1176th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).