Memorial Jr High School vs Nathan Hale Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Memorial Jr High School
Lansing · Public middle · Grades 6–8
854 students
Nathan Hale Elem School
Lansing · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
525 students
| Measure | Memorial Jr High School Lansing, Illinois | Nathan Hale Elem School Lansing, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #608 of 670 | #1381 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #13912 of 15,369 | #36923 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 854 | 525 |
| Enrollment | 854 | 525 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 60.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 32% |
| city | Lansing | Lansing |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nathan Hale Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.5 vs 19.2).
- •Nathan Hale Elem School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 16%).
- •Nathan Hale Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.2% vs 99.2%).
- •Memorial Jr High School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.9).
- •Memorial Jr High School is the larger school with 854 students compared with 525.
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 Memorial Jr High School better than Nathan Hale Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Nathan Hale Elem School ranks higher (32.5 vs 19.2 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 Memorial Jr High School and Nathan Hale Elem School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Lansing and Lansing in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Memorial Jr High School: 854. Nathan Hale Elem School: 525. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Memorial Jr High School and Nathan Hale Elem School rank in Illinois?
Memorial Jr High School is 608th of 670 and Nathan Hale Elem School is 1381st of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).