Meridian Jr High School vs Shields Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 128 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meridian Jr High School
Stillman Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
328 students
Shields Middle School
Chicago · Public middle · Grades 5–8
330 students
| Measure | Meridian Jr High School Stillman Valley, Illinois | Shields Middle School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #243 of 670 | #626 of 670 |
| National rank | #7238 of 15,369 | #14244 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 328 | 330 |
| Enrollment | 328 | 330 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.9% | 96.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 14% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 10% |
| city | Stillman Valley | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meridian Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.8 vs 17.2).
- •Meridian Jr High School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 10%).
- •Meridian Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 14%).
- •Meridian Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.9% vs 96.7%).
- •Shields Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.7).
- •Shields Middle School is the larger school with 330 students compared with 328.
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 Meridian Jr High School better than Shields Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Meridian Jr High School ranks higher (51.8 vs 17.2 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 Meridian Jr High School and Shields Middle School?
About 128 km in a straight line, between Stillman Valley and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meridian Jr High School: 328. Shields Middle School: 330. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meridian Jr High School and Shields Middle School rank in Illinois?
Meridian Jr High School is 243rd of 670 and Shields Middle School is 626th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).