Heineman Middle School vs Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm
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.
Heineman Middle School
Algonquin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
724 students
Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm
Joliet · Public middle · Grades 6–8
724 students
| Measure | Heineman Middle School Algonquin, Illinois | Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm Joliet, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #132 of 670 | #605 of 670 |
| National rank | #4237 of 15,369 | #13833 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 724 | 724 |
| Enrollment | 724 | 724 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.3% | 98.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 25% |
| city | Algonquin | Joliet |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heineman Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.7 vs 19.7).
- •Heineman Middle School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 25%).
- •Heineman Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 26%).
- •Heineman Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.3% vs 98.5%).
- •Heineman Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.2).
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 Heineman Middle School better than Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm?
On the Success Index (US), Heineman Middle School ranks higher (65.7 vs 19.7 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 Heineman Middle School and Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm?
About 76 km in a straight line, between Algonquin and Joliet in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heineman Middle School: 724. Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm: 724. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heineman Middle School and Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm rank in Illinois?
Heineman Middle School is 132nd of 670 and Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm is 605th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).