Gillespie Middle School vs Orion Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 252 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gillespie Middle School
Gillespie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
244 students
Orion Middle School
Orion · Public middle · Grades 6–8
244 students
| Measure | Gillespie Middle School Gillespie, Illinois | Orion Middle School Orion, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #471 of 670 | #116 of 670 |
| National rank | #11617 of 15,369 | #3899 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 244 | 244 |
| Enrollment | 244 | 244 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.7% | 19.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 50% |
| city | Gillespie | Orion |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orion Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.5 vs 31.5).
- •Orion Middle School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 20%).
- •Orion Middle School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 39%).
- •Orion Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.3% vs 62.7%).
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 Gillespie Middle School better than Orion Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Orion Middle School ranks higher (67.5 vs 31.5 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 Gillespie Middle School and Orion Middle School?
About 252 km in a straight line, between Gillespie and Orion in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gillespie Middle School: 244. Orion Middle School: 244. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gillespie Middle School and Orion Middle School rank in Illinois?
Gillespie Middle School is 471st of 670 and Orion Middle School is 116th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).