L J Hauser Jr High School vs Washington Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
L J Hauser Jr High School
Riverside · Public middle · Grades 6–8
597 students
Washington Middle School
Lyons · Public middle · Grades 6–8
659 students
| Measure | L J Hauser Jr High School Riverside, Illinois | Washington Middle School Lyons, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #32 of 670 | #548 of 670 |
| National rank | #1358 of 15,369 | #13053 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 597 | 659 |
| Enrollment | 597 | 659 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.3% | 80% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 13% |
| city | Riverside | Lyons |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •L J Hauser Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.8 vs 23.9).
- •L J Hauser Jr High School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 13%).
- •L J Hauser Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 26%).
- •L J Hauser Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.3% vs 80%).
- •Washington Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.7).
- •Washington Middle School is the larger school with 659 students compared with 597.
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 L J Hauser Jr High School better than Washington Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), L J Hauser Jr High School ranks higher (80.8 vs 23.9 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 L J Hauser Jr High School and Washington Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Riverside and Lyons in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
L J Hauser Jr High School: 597. Washington Middle School: 659. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do L J Hauser Jr High School and Washington Middle School rank in Illinois?
L J Hauser Jr High School is 32nd of 670 and Washington Middle School is 548th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).