Maple School vs Matthews Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 35 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maple School
Northbrook · Public middle · Grades 6–8
451 students
Matthews Middle School
Island Lake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
451 students
| Measure | Maple School Northbrook, Illinois | Matthews Middle School Island Lake, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 95 Top 5% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3 of 670 | #208 of 670 |
| National rank | #66 of 15,369 | #6293 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 451 | 451 |
| Enrollment | 451 | 451 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 43.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 27% |
| city | Northbrook | Island Lake |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maple School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.5 vs 56.2).
- •Maple School does better on math proficiency (81% vs 27%).
- •Maple School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 59%).
- •Maple School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 11.6).
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 Maple School better than Matthews Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Maple School ranks higher (94.5 vs 56.2 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 Maple School and Matthews Middle School?
About 35 km in a straight line, between Northbrook and Island Lake in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maple School: 451. Matthews Middle School: 451. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maple School and Matthews Middle School rank in Illinois?
Maple School is 3rd of 670 and Matthews Middle School is 208th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).