Glen Crest Middle School vs Glenn Westlake Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glen Crest Middle School
Glen Ellyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
723 students
Glenn Westlake Middle School
Lombard · Public middle · Grades 6–8
935 students
| Measure | Glen Crest Middle School Glen Ellyn, Illinois | Glenn Westlake Middle School Lombard, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #79 of 670 | #198 of 670 |
| National rank | #2871 of 15,369 | #5982 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 723 | 935 |
| Enrollment | 723 | 935 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.6% | 30.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 37% |
| city | Glen Ellyn | Lombard |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glen Crest Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.3 vs 57.6).
- •Glen Crest Middle School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 37%).
- •Glen Crest Middle School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 47%).
- •Glen Crest Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.6% vs 30.6%).
- •Glenn Westlake Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.5).
- •Glenn Westlake Middle School is the larger school with 935 students compared with 723.
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 Glen Crest Middle School better than Glenn Westlake Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Glen Crest Middle School ranks higher (72.3 vs 57.6 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 Glen Crest Middle School and Glenn Westlake Middle School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Glen Ellyn and Lombard in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glen Crest Middle School: 723. Glenn Westlake Middle School: 935. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glen Crest Middle School and Glenn Westlake Middle School rank in Illinois?
Glen Crest Middle School is 79th of 670 and Glenn Westlake Middle School is 198th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).