Homer Jr High School vs Meadow Ridge School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Homer Jr High School
Homer Glen · Public middle · Grades 7–8
865 students
Meadow Ridge School
Orland Park · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
554 students
| Measure | Homer Jr High School Homer Glen, Illinois | Meadow Ridge School Orland Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #155 of 670 | #563 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #4728 of 15,369 | #19209 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 865 | 554 |
| Enrollment | 865 | 554 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 45% |
| city | Homer Glen | Orland Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Homer Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.4 vs 58.5).
- •Homer Jr High School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 45%).
- •Meadow Ridge School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.9).
- •Homer Jr High School is the larger school with 865 students compared with 554.
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 Homer Jr High School better than Meadow Ridge School?
On the Success Index (US), Homer Jr High School ranks higher (63.4 vs 58.5 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 Homer Jr High School and Meadow Ridge School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Homer Glen and Orland Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Homer Jr High School: 865. Meadow Ridge School: 554. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Homer Jr High School and Meadow Ridge School rank in Illinois?
Homer Jr High School is 155th of 670 and Meadow Ridge School is 563rd of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).