Miguel Juarez Middle School vs Whittier Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Miguel Juarez Middle School
Waukegan · Public middle · Grades 6–8
651 students
Whittier Elem School
Waukegan · Public elementary · Grades K–5
438 students
| Measure | Miguel Juarez Middle School Waukegan, Illinois | Whittier Elem School Waukegan, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #575 of 670 | #1650 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #13362 of 15,369 | #41741 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 651 | 438 |
| Enrollment | 651 | 438 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.6% | 69.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 15% |
| city | Waukegan | Waukegan |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whittier Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.0 vs 22.3).
- •Whittier Elem School does better on math proficiency (15% vs 7%).
- •Whittier Elem School does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 10%).
- •Whittier Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.2% vs 69.6%).
- •Miguel Juarez Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 11.8).
- •Miguel Juarez Middle School is the larger school with 651 students compared with 438.
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 Miguel Juarez Middle School better than Whittier Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Whittier Elem School ranks higher (25.0 vs 22.3 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 Miguel Juarez Middle School and Whittier Elem School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Waukegan and Waukegan in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Miguel Juarez Middle School: 651. Whittier Elem School: 438. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Miguel Juarez Middle School and Whittier Elem School rank in Illinois?
Miguel Juarez Middle School is 575th of 670 and Whittier Elem School is 1650th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).