Kankakee Junior High School vs Kimball Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 111 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kankakee Junior High School
Kankakee · Public middle · Grades 7–8
501 students
Kimball Middle School
Elgin · Public middle · Grades 7–8
501 students
| Measure | Kankakee Junior High School Kankakee, Illinois | Kimball Middle School Elgin, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #659 of 670 | #532 of 670 |
| National rank | #15103 of 15,369 | #12748 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 501 | 501 |
| Enrollment | 501 | 501 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.6% | 63.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 13% |
| city | Kankakee | Elgin |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kimball Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.6 vs 9.9).
- •Kimball Middle School does better on math proficiency (13% vs 10%).
- •Kimball Middle School does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 18%).
- •Kimball Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.9% vs 90.6%).
- •Kimball Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 17.9).
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 Kankakee Junior High School better than Kimball Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Kimball Middle School ranks higher (25.6 vs 9.9 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 Kankakee Junior High School and Kimball Middle School?
About 111 km in a straight line, between Kankakee and Elgin in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kankakee Junior High School: 501. Kimball Middle School: 501. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kankakee Junior High School and Kimball Middle School rank in Illinois?
Kankakee Junior High School is 659th of 670 and Kimball Middle School is 532nd of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).