Lovejoy Middle School vs Madison Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lovejoy Middle School
Lovejoy · Public middle · Grades 6–8
24 students
Madison Jr High School
Madison · Public middle · Grades 6–8
124 students
| Measure | Lovejoy Middle School Lovejoy, Illinois | Madison Jr High School Madison, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 4 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #650 of 670 |
| National rank | – | #14957 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 24 | 124 |
| Enrollment | 24 | 124 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.8% | 97.6% |
| Students per teacher | – | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 5% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 2.5% |
| city | Lovejoy | Madison |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Madison Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (11.5 vs 3.6).
- •Lovejoy Middle School does better on math proficiency (5% vs 2.5%).
- •Madison Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (7.5% vs 5%).
- •Lovejoy Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.8% vs 97.6%).
- •Madison Jr High School is the larger school with 124 students compared with 24.
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 Lovejoy Middle School better than Madison Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Madison Jr High School ranks higher (11.5 vs 3.6 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 Lovejoy Middle School and Madison Jr High School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Lovejoy and Madison in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lovejoy Middle School: 24. Madison Jr High School: 124. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lovejoy Middle School and Madison Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Lovejoy Middle School is unranked and Madison Jr High School is 650th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).