Matthews Middle School vs Wauconda Grade School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.7 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
Wauconda Grade School
Wauconda · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
421 students
| Measure | Matthews Middle School Island Lake, Illinois | Wauconda Grade School Wauconda, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #208 of 670 | #1015 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #6293 of 15,369 | #29700 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 451 | 421 |
| Enrollment | 451 | 421 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.7% | 39.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 28% |
| city | Island Lake | Wauconda |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Matthews Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.2 vs 43.4).
- •Wauconda Grade School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 27%).
- •Matthews Middle School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 31%).
- •Wauconda Grade School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.7% vs 43.7%).
- •Wauconda Grade School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 11.6).
- •Matthews Middle School is the larger school with 451 students compared with 421.
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 Wauconda Grade School?
On the Success Index (US), Matthews Middle School ranks higher (56.2 vs 43.4 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 Wauconda Grade School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Island Lake and Wauconda in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Matthews Middle School: 451. Wauconda Grade School: 421. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Matthews Middle School and Wauconda Grade School rank in Illinois?
Matthews Middle School is 208th of 670 and Wauconda Grade School is 1015th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).