J W Robinson Jr Elem School vs Washington Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J W Robinson Jr Elem School
Lyons · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
251 students
Washington Middle School
Lyons · Public middle · Grades 6–8
659 students
| Measure | J W Robinson Jr Elem School Lyons, Illinois | Washington Middle School Lyons, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1599 of 2,303 | #548 of 670 |
| National rank | #41074 of 50,301 | #13053 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 251 | 659 |
| Enrollment | 251 | 659 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.5% | 80% |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 13% |
| city | Lyons | Lyons |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J W Robinson Jr Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.0 vs 23.9).
- •J W Robinson Jr Elem School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 13%).
- •J W Robinson Jr Elem School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 26%).
- •Washington Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80% vs 86.5%).
- •J W Robinson Jr Elem School does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 11.2).
- •Washington Middle School is the larger school with 659 students compared with 251.
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 Robinson Jr Elem School better than Washington Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), J W Robinson Jr Elem School ranks higher (26.0 vs 23.9 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 J W Robinson Jr Elem School and Washington Middle School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Lyons and Lyons in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J W Robinson Jr Elem School: 251. Washington Middle School: 659. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J W Robinson Jr Elem School and Washington Middle School rank in Illinois?
J W Robinson Jr Elem School is 1599th of 2,303 and Washington Middle School is 548th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).