Matherville Intermediate School vs Mercer County Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 15 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Matherville Intermediate School
Matherville · Public middle · Grades 5–6
182 students
Mercer County Jr High School
Aledo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
270 students
| Measure | Matherville Intermediate School Matherville, Illinois | Mercer County Jr High School Aledo, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #298 of 670 | #399 of 670 |
| National rank | #8172 of 15,369 | #10407 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 182 | 270 |
| Enrollment | 182 | 270 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.8% | 49.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 17% |
| city | Matherville | Aledo |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Matherville Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.6 vs 37.3).
- •Matherville Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 17%).
- •Matherville Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 37%).
- •Matherville Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.8% vs 49.6%).
- •Mercer County Jr High School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 14.0).
- •Mercer County Jr High School is the larger school with 270 students compared with 182.
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 Matherville Intermediate School better than Mercer County Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Matherville Intermediate School ranks higher (47.6 vs 37.3 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 Matherville Intermediate School and Mercer County Jr High School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Matherville and Aledo in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Matherville Intermediate School: 182. Mercer County Jr High School: 270. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Matherville Intermediate School and Mercer County Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Matherville Intermediate School is 298th of 670 and Mercer County Jr High School is 399th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).