Hillsboro Jr High School vs Park West School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 372 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillsboro Jr High School
Hillsboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
319 students
Park West School
Round Lake · Public middle · Grades 5–8
321 students
| Measure | Hillsboro Jr High School Hillsboro, Illinois | Park West School Round Lake, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #313 of 670 | #127 of 670 |
| National rank | #8431 of 15,369 | #4130 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 319 | 321 |
| Enrollment | 319 | 321 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.7% | 27.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 44% |
| city | Hillsboro | Round Lake |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Park West School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.3 vs 46.4).
- •Park West School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 21%).
- •Park West School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 48%).
- •Park West School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.7% vs 46.7%).
- •Hillsboro Jr High School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.3).
- •Park West School is the larger school with 321 students compared with 319.
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 Hillsboro Jr High School better than Park West School?
On the Success Index (US), Park West School ranks higher (66.3 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 Hillsboro Jr High School and Park West School?
About 372 km in a straight line, between Hillsboro and Round Lake in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillsboro Jr High School: 319. Park West School: 321. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillsboro Jr High School and Park West School rank in Illinois?
Hillsboro Jr High School is 313th of 670 and Park West School is 127th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).