Matthews Middle School vs Robert Crown School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Matthews Middle School
Island Lake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
451 students
Robert Crown School
Wauconda · Public elementary · Grades K–5
776 students
| Measure | Matthews Middle School Island Lake, Illinois | Robert Crown School Wauconda, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #208 of 670 | #664 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #6293 of 15,369 | #21614 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 451 | 776 |
| Enrollment | 451 | 776 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.7% | 23.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 40% |
| city | Island Lake | Wauconda |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Matthews Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.2 vs 55.1).
- •Robert Crown School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 27%).
- •Matthews Middle School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 40%).
- •Robert Crown School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.5% vs 43.7%).
- •Matthews Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 11.8).
- •Robert Crown School is the larger school with 776 students compared with 451.
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 Matthews Middle School better than Robert Crown School?
On the Success Index (US), Matthews Middle School ranks higher (56.2 vs 55.1 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 Matthews Middle School and Robert Crown School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Island Lake and Wauconda in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Matthews Middle School: 451. Robert Crown School: 776. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Matthews Middle School and Robert Crown School rank in Illinois?
Matthews Middle School is 208th of 670 and Robert Crown School is 664th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).