Mason/Clark Middle Sch vs Northwood Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 444 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mason/Clark Middle Sch
East Saint Louis · Public middle · Grades 5–8
540 students
Northwood Middle School
Highland Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
540 students
| Measure | Mason/Clark Middle Sch East Saint Louis, Illinois | Northwood Middle School Highland Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #632 of 670 | #219 of 670 |
| National rank | #14496 of 15,369 | #6509 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 540 | 540 |
| Enrollment | 540 | 540 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.1% | 37.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 36% |
| city | East Saint Louis | Highland Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwood Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.3 vs 15.5).
- •Northwood Middle School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 7%).
- •Northwood Middle School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 13%).
- •Northwood Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.2% vs 98.1%).
- •Northwood Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 11.7).
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 Mason/Clark Middle Sch better than Northwood Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Northwood Middle School ranks higher (55.3 vs 15.5 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 Mason/Clark Middle Sch and Northwood Middle School?
About 444 km in a straight line, between East Saint Louis and Highland Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mason/Clark Middle Sch: 540. Northwood Middle School: 540. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mason/Clark Middle Sch and Northwood Middle School rank in Illinois?
Mason/Clark Middle Sch is 632nd of 670 and Northwood Middle School is 219th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).