Macomb Middle School vs West Prairie Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 10 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Macomb Middle School
Macomb · Public middle · Grades 6–8
479 students
West Prairie Junior High School
Colchester · Public middle · Grades 7–8
80 students
| Measure | Macomb Middle School Macomb, Illinois | West Prairie Junior High School Colchester, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #369 of 670 | #439 of 670 |
| National rank | #9748 of 15,369 | #11091 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 479 | 80 |
| Enrollment | 479 | 80 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.7% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 12% |
| city | Macomb | Colchester |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Macomb Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.3 vs 34.0).
- •Macomb Middle School does better on math proficiency (25% vs 12%).
- •Macomb Middle School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 32%).
- •West Prairie Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40% vs 50.7%).
- •West Prairie Junior High School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.9).
- •Macomb Middle School is the larger school with 479 students compared with 80.
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 Macomb Middle School better than West Prairie Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Macomb Middle School ranks higher (40.3 vs 34.0 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 Macomb Middle School and West Prairie Junior High School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Macomb and Colchester in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Macomb Middle School: 479. West Prairie Junior High School: 80. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Macomb Middle School and West Prairie Junior High School rank in Illinois?
Macomb Middle School is 369th of 670 and West Prairie Junior High School is 439th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).