Hamlin Upper Grade Center vs Meadow Lane 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.
Hamlin Upper Grade Center
Alsip · Public middle · Grades 6–8
182 students
Meadow Lane School
Merrionette Park · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
197 students
| Measure | Hamlin Upper Grade Center Alsip, Illinois | Meadow Lane School Merrionette Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #312 of 670 | #1657 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #8428 of 15,369 | #41837 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 182 | 197 |
| Enrollment | 182 | 197 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.5% | 61.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 12% |
| city | Alsip | Merrionette Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hamlin Upper Grade Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.4 vs 24.8).
- •Hamlin Upper Grade Center does better on math proficiency (30% vs 12%).
- •Hamlin Upper Grade Center does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 22%).
- •Hamlin Upper Grade Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.5% vs 61.4%).
- •Meadow Lane School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.0).
- •Meadow Lane School is the larger school with 197 students compared with 182.
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 Hamlin Upper Grade Center better than Meadow Lane School?
On the Success Index (US), Hamlin Upper Grade Center ranks higher (46.4 vs 24.8 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 Hamlin Upper Grade Center and Meadow Lane School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Alsip and Merrionette Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hamlin Upper Grade Center: 182. Meadow Lane School: 197. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hamlin Upper Grade Center and Meadow Lane School rank in Illinois?
Hamlin Upper Grade Center is 312th of 670 and Meadow Lane School is 1657th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).