Gompers Junior High School vs Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 3.4 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
Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm
Joliet · Public middle · Grades 6–8
724 students
| Measure | Gompers Junior High School Joliet, Illinois | Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm Joliet, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #604 of 670 | #605 of 670 |
| National rank | #13815 of 15,369 | #13833 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 615 | 724 |
| Enrollment | 615 | 724 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 98.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 25% |
| city | Joliet | Joliet |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (19.8 vs 19.7).
- •Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm does better on math proficiency (25% vs 14%).
- •Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 23%).
- •Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.5% vs 99.2%).
- •Gompers Junior High School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 14.2).
- •Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm is the larger school with 724 students compared with 615.
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 Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm?
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 Gompers Junior High School and Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Joliet and Joliet in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gompers Junior High School: 615. Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm: 724. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gompers Junior High School and Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm rank in Illinois?
Gompers Junior High School is 604th of 670 and Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm is 605th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).