Kelvin Grove Jr High School vs Oak Prairie Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kelvin Grove Jr High School
Lockport · Public middle · Grades 4–8
260 students
Oak Prairie Jr High School
Homer Glen · Public middle · Grades 6–8
460 students
| Measure | Kelvin Grove Jr High School Lockport, Illinois | Oak Prairie Jr High School Homer Glen, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #215 of 670 | #95 of 670 |
| National rank | #6442 of 15,369 | #3239 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 260 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 260 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.5% | 28.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 43% |
| city | Lockport | Homer Glen |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Prairie Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.5 vs 55.6).
- •Oak Prairie Jr High School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 30%).
- •Oak Prairie Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 49%).
- •Oak Prairie Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.9% vs 36.5%).
- •Kelvin Grove Jr High School does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 10.7).
- •Oak Prairie Jr High School is the larger school with 460 students compared with 260.
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 Kelvin Grove Jr High School better than Oak Prairie Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Prairie Jr High School ranks higher (70.5 vs 55.6 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 Kelvin Grove Jr High School and Oak Prairie Jr High School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Lockport and Homer Glen in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kelvin Grove Jr High School: 260. Oak Prairie Jr High School: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kelvin Grove Jr High School and Oak Prairie Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Kelvin Grove Jr High School is 215th of 670 and Oak Prairie Jr High School is 95th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).