Gompers Junior High School vs T E Culbertson Elem School
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.
Gompers Junior High School
Joliet · Public middle · Grades 6–8
615 students
T E Culbertson Elem School
Joliet · Public elementary · Grades K–5
377 students
| Measure | Gompers Junior High School Joliet, Illinois | T E Culbertson Elem School Joliet, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #604 of 670 | #2290 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #13815 of 15,369 | #49978 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 615 | 377 |
| Enrollment | 615 | 377 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 92.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 25.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 12% |
| city | Joliet | Joliet |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gompers Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.8 vs 7.5).
- •Gompers Junior High School does better on math proficiency (14% vs 12%).
- •Gompers Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 22%).
- •T E Culbertson Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.3% vs 99.2%).
- •Gompers Junior High School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 25.1).
- •Gompers Junior High School is the larger school with 615 students compared with 377.
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 Gompers Junior High School better than T E Culbertson Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Gompers Junior High School ranks higher (19.8 vs 7.5 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 Gompers Junior High School and T E Culbertson Elem School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Joliet and Joliet in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gompers Junior High School: 615. T E Culbertson Elem School: 377. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gompers Junior High School and T E Culbertson Elem School rank in Illinois?
Gompers Junior High School is 604th of 670 and T E Culbertson Elem School is 2290th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).