Lakeview Jr High School vs Oliver McCracken Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 39 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakeview Jr High School
Downers Grove · Public middle · Grades 6–8
340 students
Oliver McCracken Middle School
Skokie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
340 students
| Measure | Lakeview Jr High School Downers Grove, Illinois | Oliver McCracken Middle School Skokie, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #81 of 670 | #150 of 670 |
| National rank | #2876 of 15,369 | #4666 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 340 | 340 |
| Enrollment | 340 | 340 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.9% | 33.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 44% |
| city | Downers Grove | Skokie |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeview Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.3 vs 63.7).
- •Oliver McCracken Middle School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 43%).
- •Lakeview Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 47%).
- •Lakeview Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.9% vs 33.8%).
- •Oliver McCracken Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 11.0).
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 Lakeview Jr High School better than Oliver McCracken Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeview Jr High School ranks higher (72.3 vs 63.7 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 Lakeview Jr High School and Oliver McCracken Middle School?
About 39 km in a straight line, between Downers Grove and Skokie in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakeview Jr High School: 340. Oliver McCracken Middle School: 340. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakeview Jr High School and Oliver McCracken Middle School rank in Illinois?
Lakeview Jr High School is 81st of 670 and Oliver McCracken Middle School is 150th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).