Medora Intermediate School vs Southwestern Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 6.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Medora Intermediate School
Medora · Public middle · Grades 5–6
160 students
Southwestern Middle School
Piasa · Public middle · Grades 7–8
171 students
| Measure | Medora Intermediate School Medora, Illinois | Southwestern Middle School Piasa, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #342 of 670 | #245 of 670 |
| National rank | #9254 of 15,369 | #7267 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 160 | 171 |
| Enrollment | 160 | 171 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.6% | 42.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 32% |
| city | Medora | Piasa |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southwestern Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.7 vs 42.6).
- •Southwestern Middle School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Southwestern Middle School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 43%).
- •Medora Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.6% vs 42.1%).
- •Southwestern Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.3).
- •Southwestern Middle School is the larger school with 171 students compared with 160.
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 Medora Intermediate School better than Southwestern Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Southwestern Middle School ranks higher (51.7 vs 42.6 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 Medora Intermediate School and Southwestern Middle School?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Medora and Piasa in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Medora Intermediate School: 160. Southwestern Middle School: 171. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Medora Intermediate School and Southwestern Middle School rank in Illinois?
Medora Intermediate School is 342nd of 670 and Southwestern Middle School is 245th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).