J W Riley Intermediate School vs MacArthur Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J W Riley Intermediate School
Northlake · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
320 students
MacArthur Middle School
Berkeley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
357 students
| Measure | J W Riley Intermediate School Northlake, Illinois | MacArthur Middle School Berkeley, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1717 of 2,303 | #551 of 670 |
| National rank | #42688 of 50,301 | #13068 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 320 | 357 |
| Enrollment | 320 | 357 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.7% | 75.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 15% |
| city | Northlake | Berkeley |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (23.4 vs 23.8).
- •MacArthur Middle School does better on math proficiency (15% vs 11%).
- •MacArthur Middle School does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 23%).
- •MacArthur Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.9% vs 84.7%).
- •J W Riley Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.3).
- •MacArthur Middle School is the larger school with 357 students compared with 320.
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 J W Riley Intermediate School better than MacArthur Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are J W Riley Intermediate School and MacArthur Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Northlake and Berkeley in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J W Riley Intermediate School: 320. MacArthur Middle School: 357. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J W Riley Intermediate School and MacArthur Middle School rank in Illinois?
J W Riley Intermediate School is 1717th of 2,303 and MacArthur Middle School is 551st of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).