O Neill Middle School vs Westview Hills Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
O Neill Middle School
Downers Grove · Public middle · Grades 7–8
403 students
Westview Hills Middle School
Willowbrook · Public middle · Grades 6–8
455 students
| Measure | O Neill Middle School Downers Grove, Illinois | Westview Hills Middle School Willowbrook, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #242 of 670 | #153 of 670 |
| National rank | #7175 of 15,369 | #4720 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 403 | 455 |
| Enrollment | 403 | 455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.6% | 44.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 55% |
| city | Downers Grove | Willowbrook |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westview Hills Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.5 vs 52.1).
- •Westview Hills Middle School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 40%).
- •Westview Hills Middle School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 35%).
- •O Neill Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.6% vs 44.6%).
- •O Neill Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.2).
- •Westview Hills Middle School is the larger school with 455 students compared with 403.
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 O Neill Middle School better than Westview Hills Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Westview Hills Middle School ranks higher (63.5 vs 52.1 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 O Neill Middle School and Westview Hills Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Downers Grove and Willowbrook in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
O Neill Middle School: 403. Westview Hills Middle School: 455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do O Neill Middle School and Westview Hills Middle School rank in Illinois?
O Neill Middle School is 242nd of 670 and Westview Hills Middle School is 153rd of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).