George Washington Elementary Sch vs Veterans Memorial Middle Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George Washington Elementary Sch
Alsip · Public elementary · Grades K–5
270 students
Veterans Memorial Middle Sch
Blue Island · Public middle · Grades 6–8
361 students
| Measure | George Washington Elementary Sch Alsip, Illinois | Veterans Memorial Middle Sch Blue Island, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1803 of 2,303 | #577 of 670 |
| National rank | #44025 of 50,301 | #13428 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 270 | 361 |
| Enrollment | 270 | 361 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.9% | 78.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 7% |
| city | Alsip | Blue Island |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (21.3 vs 22.0).
- •George Washington Elementary Sch does better on math proficiency (17% vs 7%).
- •Veterans Memorial Middle Sch does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 22%).
- •Veterans Memorial Middle Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.1% vs 81.9%).
- •Veterans Memorial Middle Sch does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.9).
- •Veterans Memorial Middle Sch is the larger school with 361 students compared with 270.
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 George Washington Elementary Sch better than Veterans Memorial Middle Sch?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are George Washington Elementary Sch and Veterans Memorial Middle Sch?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Alsip and Blue Island in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George Washington Elementary Sch: 270. Veterans Memorial Middle Sch: 361. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George Washington Elementary Sch and Veterans Memorial Middle Sch rank in Illinois?
George Washington Elementary Sch is 1803rd of 2,303 and Veterans Memorial Middle Sch is 577th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).