Harlem Middle School vs Thompson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 76 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harlem Middle School
Loves Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,330 students
Thompson Middle School
Saint Charles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,364 students
| Measure | Harlem Middle School Loves Park, Illinois | Thompson Middle School Saint Charles, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #469 of 670 | #38 of 670 |
| National rank | #11569 of 15,369 | #1477 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,330 | 1,364 |
| Enrollment | 1,330 | 1,364 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.2% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 55% |
| city | Loves Park | Saint Charles |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thompson Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.1 vs 31.7).
- •Thompson Middle School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 26%).
- •Thompson Middle School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 33%).
- •Thompson Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19% vs 60.2%).
- •Thompson Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.3).
- •Thompson Middle School is the larger school with 1,364 students compared with 1,330.
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 Harlem Middle School better than Thompson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Thompson Middle School ranks higher (80.1 vs 31.7 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 Harlem Middle School and Thompson Middle School?
About 76 km in a straight line, between Loves Park and Saint Charles in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harlem Middle School: 1,330. Thompson Middle School: 1,364. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harlem Middle School and Thompson Middle School rank in Illinois?
Harlem Middle School is 469th of 670 and Thompson Middle School is 38th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).