North Prairie Jr High vs Westfield School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 942 m 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
Westfield School
Winthrop Harbor · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
346 students
| Measure | North Prairie Jr High Winthrop Harbor, Illinois | Westfield School Winthrop Harbor, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #262 of 670 | #818 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #7595 of 15,369 | #24861 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 240 | 346 |
| Enrollment | 240 | 346 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.6% | 55.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 47% |
| city | Winthrop Harbor | Winthrop Harbor |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (50.3 vs 50.5).
- •Westfield School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 34%).
- •North Prairie Jr High does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 42%).
- •North Prairie Jr High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.6% vs 55.8%).
- •North Prairie Jr High does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.8).
- •Westfield School is the larger school with 346 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 Westfield 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 North Prairie Jr High and Westfield School?
About 942 m in a straight line, between Winthrop Harbor and Winthrop Harbor in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Prairie Jr High: 240. Westfield School: 346. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Prairie Jr High and Westfield School rank in Illinois?
North Prairie Jr High is 262nd of 670 and Westfield School is 818th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).