Glenside Middle School vs Marquardt Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glenside Middle School
Glendale Heights · Public middle · Grades 5–8
732 students
Marquardt Middle School
Glendale Hts · Public middle · Grades 6–8
754 students
| Measure | Glenside Middle School Glendale Heights, Illinois | Marquardt Middle School Glendale Hts, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #247 of 670 | #420 of 670 |
| National rank | #7279 of 15,369 | #10733 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 732 | 754 |
| Enrollment | 732 | 754 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.1% | 59.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 24% |
| city | Glendale Heights | Glendale Hts |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glenside Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.6 vs 35.6).
- •Glenside Middle School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 24%).
- •Glenside Middle School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 32%).
- •Glenside Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.1% vs 59.9%).
- •Marquardt Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.2).
- •Marquardt Middle School is the larger school with 754 students compared with 732.
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 Glenside Middle School better than Marquardt Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Glenside Middle School ranks higher (51.6 vs 35.6 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 Glenside Middle School and Marquardt Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Glendale Heights and Glendale Hts in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glenside Middle School: 732. Marquardt Middle School: 754. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glenside Middle School and Marquardt Middle School rank in Illinois?
Glenside Middle School is 247th of 670 and Marquardt Middle School is 420th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).