Long Beach Elem School vs Thompson Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Long Beach Elem School
Montgomery · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
632 students
Thompson Jr High School
Oswego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
832 students
| Measure | Long Beach Elem School Montgomery, Illinois | Thompson Jr High School Oswego, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1652 of 2,303 | #417 of 670 |
| National rank | #41776 of 50,301 | #10675 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 632 | 832 |
| Enrollment | 632 | 832 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.5% | 42.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 30% |
| city | Montgomery | Oswego |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thompson Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.9 vs 24.9).
- •Thompson Jr High School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 27%).
- •Thompson Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 27%).
- •Thompson Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.1% vs 59.5%).
- •Thompson Jr High School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 18.1).
- •Thompson Jr High School is the larger school with 832 students compared with 632.
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 Long Beach Elem School better than Thompson Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Thompson Jr High School ranks higher (35.9 vs 24.9 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 Long Beach Elem School and Thompson Jr High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Montgomery and Oswego in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Long Beach Elem School: 632. Thompson Jr High School: 832. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Long Beach Elem School and Thompson Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Long Beach Elem School is 1652nd of 2,303 and Thompson Jr High School is 417th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).