James Hart School vs Willow School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Hart School
Homewood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
681 students
Willow School
Homewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
603 students
| Measure | James Hart School Homewood, Illinois | Willow School Homewood, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #357 of 670 | #309 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #9485 of 15,369 | #11976 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 681 | 603 |
| Enrollment | 681 | 603 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.7% | 46.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | – |
| Math proficiency | 23% | – |
| city | Homewood | Homewood |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willow School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.1 vs 41.5).
- •Willow School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.1% vs 46.7%).
- •James Hart School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.6).
- •James Hart School is the larger school with 681 students compared with 603.
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 James Hart School better than Willow School?
On the Success Index (US), Willow School ranks higher (69.1 vs 41.5 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 James Hart School and Willow School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Homewood and Homewood in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Hart School: 681. Willow School: 603. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Hart School and Willow School rank in Illinois?
James Hart School is 357th of 670 and Willow School is 309th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).