Hamlin Upper Grade Center vs Prairie Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 1.4 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
Prairie Jr High School
Alsip · Public middle · Grades 7–8
303 students
| Measure | Hamlin Upper Grade Center Alsip, Illinois | Prairie Jr High School Alsip, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #312 of 670 | #282 of 670 |
| National rank | #8428 of 15,369 | #7897 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 182 | 303 |
| Enrollment | 182 | 303 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.5% | 53.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 30% |
| city | Alsip | Alsip |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.8 vs 46.4).
- •Hamlin Upper Grade Center does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 49%).
- •Prairie Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.1% vs 55.5%).
- •Prairie Jr High School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 14.0).
- •Prairie Jr High School is the larger school with 303 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 Prairie Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Jr High School ranks higher (48.8 vs 46.4 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 Prairie Jr High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Alsip and Alsip in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hamlin Upper Grade Center: 182. Prairie Jr High School: 303. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hamlin Upper Grade Center and Prairie Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Hamlin Upper Grade Center is 312th of 670 and Prairie Jr High School is 282nd of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).