Memorial Jr High School vs Schrum Memorial School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 3.1 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
Schrum Memorial School
Calumet City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
274 students
| Measure | Memorial Jr High School Lansing, Illinois | Schrum Memorial School Calumet City, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #608 of 670 | #611 of 670 |
| National rank | #13912 of 15,369 | #13966 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 854 | 274 |
| Enrollment | 854 | 274 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 51.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 3% |
| city | Lansing | Calumet City |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (19.2 vs 18.9).
- •Memorial Jr High School does better on math proficiency (16% vs 3%).
- •Memorial Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 19%).
- •Schrum Memorial School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.1% vs 99.2%).
- •Memorial Jr High School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 18.3).
- •Memorial Jr High School is the larger school with 854 students compared with 274.
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 Schrum Memorial School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Memorial Jr High School and Schrum Memorial School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Lansing and Calumet City in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Memorial Jr High School: 854. Schrum Memorial School: 274. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Memorial Jr High School and Schrum Memorial School rank in Illinois?
Memorial Jr High School is 608th of 670 and Schrum Memorial School is 611th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).