Jay Stream Middle School vs Wirth/Parks Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 410 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jay Stream Middle School
Carol Stream · Public middle · Grades 6–8
572 students
Wirth/Parks Middle School
Cahokia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
571 students
| Measure | Jay Stream Middle School Carol Stream, Illinois | Wirth/Parks Middle School Cahokia, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #213 of 670 | #642 of 670 |
| National rank | #6388 of 15,369 | #14752 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 572 | 571 |
| Enrollment | 572 | 571 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42% | 81.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 3% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 2% |
| city | Carol Stream | Cahokia |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jay Stream Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.8 vs 13.6).
- •Jay Stream Middle School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 2%).
- •Jay Stream Middle School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 3%).
- •Jay Stream Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42% vs 81.6%).
- •Jay Stream Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 14.6).
- •Jay Stream Middle School is the larger school with 572 students compared with 571.
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 Jay Stream Middle School better than Wirth/Parks Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Jay Stream Middle School ranks higher (55.8 vs 13.6 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 Jay Stream Middle School and Wirth/Parks Middle School?
About 410 km in a straight line, between Carol Stream and Cahokia in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jay Stream Middle School: 572. Wirth/Parks Middle School: 571. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jay Stream Middle School and Wirth/Parks Middle School rank in Illinois?
Jay Stream Middle School is 213th of 670 and Wirth/Parks Middle School is 642nd of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).