Independence Jr High School vs Palos East Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Independence Jr High School
Palos Heights · Public middle · Grades 6–8
236 students
Palos East Elementary School
Palos Heights · Public elementary · Grades K–5
705 students
| Measure | Independence Jr High School Palos Heights, Illinois | Palos East Elementary School Palos Heights, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #147 of 670 | #261 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #4568 of 15,369 | #10532 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 236 | 705 |
| Enrollment | 236 | 705 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 57% |
| city | Palos Heights | Palos Heights |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palos East Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.1 vs 64.1).
- •Palos East Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 38%).
- •Independence Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 61%).
- •Independence Jr High School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.6).
- •Palos East Elementary School is the larger school with 705 students compared with 236.
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 Independence Jr High School better than Palos East Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Palos East Elementary School ranks higher (71.1 vs 64.1 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 Independence Jr High School and Palos East Elementary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Palos Heights and Palos Heights in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Independence Jr High School: 236. Palos East Elementary School: 705. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Independence Jr High School and Palos East Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Independence Jr High School is 147th of 670 and Palos East Elementary School is 261st of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).