Hernandez Middle School vs John R Lewis Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 63 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hernandez Middle School
Chicago · Public middle · Grades 6–8
720 students
John R Lewis Middle School
Waukegan · Public middle · Grades 6–8
721 students
| Measure | Hernandez Middle School Chicago, Illinois | John R Lewis Middle School Waukegan, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #645 of 670 | #534 of 670 |
| National rank | #14791 of 15,369 | #12773 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 720 | 721 |
| Enrollment | 720 | 721 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.9% | 74.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 17% |
| city | Chicago | Waukegan |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John R Lewis Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.4 vs 13.2).
- •John R Lewis Middle School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 13%).
- •John R Lewis Middle School does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 11%).
- •John R Lewis Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.1% vs 94.9%).
- •John R Lewis Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.4).
- •John R Lewis Middle School is the larger school with 721 students compared with 720.
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 Hernandez Middle School better than John R Lewis Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), John R Lewis Middle School ranks higher (25.4 vs 13.2 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 Hernandez Middle School and John R Lewis Middle School?
About 63 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Waukegan in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hernandez Middle School: 720. John R Lewis Middle School: 721. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hernandez Middle School and John R Lewis Middle School rank in Illinois?
Hernandez Middle School is 645th of 670 and John R Lewis Middle School is 534th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).