Kankakee Junior High School vs Mark Twain Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 204 m 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
Mark Twain Primary School
Kankakee · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
192 students
| Measure | Kankakee Junior High School Kankakee, Illinois | Mark Twain Primary School Kankakee, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #659 of 670 | #2234 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #15103 of 15,369 | #49308 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 501 | 192 |
| Enrollment | 501 | 192 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.6% | 93.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 10% |
| city | Kankakee | Kankakee |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (9.9 vs 10.6).
- •Kankakee Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (18% vs 10%).
- •Kankakee Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.6% vs 93.8%).
- •Mark Twain Primary School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.9).
- •Kankakee Junior High School is the larger school with 501 students compared with 192.
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 Mark Twain Primary 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 Kankakee Junior High School and Mark Twain Primary School?
About 204 m in a straight line, between Kankakee and Kankakee in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kankakee Junior High School: 501. Mark Twain Primary School: 192. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kankakee Junior High School and Mark Twain Primary School rank in Illinois?
Kankakee Junior High School is 659th of 670 and Mark Twain Primary School is 2234th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).