Mannheim Middle School vs West Leyden High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mannheim Middle School
Melrose Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
768 students
West Leyden High School
Northlake · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,687 students
| Measure | Mannheim Middle School Melrose Park, Illinois | West Leyden High School Northlake, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #457 of 670 | #455 of 691 |
| National rank | #11377 of 15,369 | #13670 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 768 | 1,687 |
| Enrollment | 768 | 1,687 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.4% | 58.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 22% |
| city | Melrose Park | Northlake |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mannheim Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.6 vs 28.5).
- •West Leyden High School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Mannheim Middle School does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 28%).
- •West Leyden High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.6% vs 65.4%).
- •Mannheim Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 14.4).
- •West Leyden High School is the larger school with 1,687 students compared with 768.
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 Mannheim Middle School better than West Leyden High School?
On the Success Index (US), Mannheim Middle School ranks higher (32.6 vs 28.5 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 Mannheim Middle School and West Leyden High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Melrose Park and Northlake in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mannheim Middle School: 768. West Leyden High School: 1,687. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mannheim Middle School and West Leyden High School rank in Illinois?
Mannheim Middle School is 457th of 670 and West Leyden High School is 455th of 691 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).