North Prairie Jr High vs West Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Prairie Jr High
Winthrop Harbor · Public middle · Grades 5–8
240 students
West Elementary School
Zion · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
339 students
| Measure | North Prairie Jr High Winthrop Harbor, Illinois | West Elementary School Zion, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #262 of 670 | #1830 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #7595 of 15,369 | #44432 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 240 | 339 |
| Enrollment | 240 | 339 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.6% | 84.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 9% |
| city | Winthrop Harbor | Zion |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Prairie Jr High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.3 vs 20.7).
- •North Prairie Jr High does better on math proficiency (34% vs 9%).
- •North Prairie Jr High does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 17%).
- •North Prairie Jr High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.6% vs 84.4%).
- •North Prairie Jr High does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 11.3).
- •West Elementary School is the larger school with 339 students compared with 240.
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 North Prairie Jr High better than West Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), North Prairie Jr High ranks higher (50.3 vs 20.7 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 North Prairie Jr High and West Elementary School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Winthrop Harbor and Zion in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Prairie Jr High: 240. West Elementary School: 339. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Prairie Jr High and West Elementary School rank in Illinois?
North Prairie Jr High is 262nd of 670 and West Elementary School is 1830th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).