O Neill Middle School vs Whittier Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.4 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
Whittier Elem School
Downers Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
307 students
| Measure | O Neill Middle School Downers Grove, Illinois | Whittier Elem School Downers Grove, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #242 of 670 | #375 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #7175 of 15,369 | #13868 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 403 | 307 |
| Enrollment | 403 | 307 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.6% | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 67% |
| city | Downers Grove | Downers Grove |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whittier Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.4 vs 52.1).
- •Whittier Elem School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 40%).
- •Whittier Elem School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 35%).
- •O Neill Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.1).
- •O Neill Middle School is the larger school with 403 students compared with 307.
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 Whittier Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Whittier Elem School ranks higher (66.4 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 Whittier Elem School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Downers Grove and Downers Grove in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
O Neill Middle School: 403. Whittier Elem School: 307. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do O Neill Middle School and Whittier Elem School rank in Illinois?
O Neill Middle School is 242nd of 670 and Whittier Elem School is 375th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).