Oak Prairie Jr High School vs Old Quarry Middle Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oak Prairie Jr High School
Homer Glen · Public middle · Grades 6–8
460 students
Old Quarry Middle Sch
Lemont · Public middle · Grades 6–8
856 students
| Measure | Oak Prairie Jr High School Homer Glen, Illinois | Old Quarry Middle Sch Lemont, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #95 of 670 | #128 of 670 |
| National rank | #3239 of 15,369 | #4147 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 460 | 856 |
| Enrollment | 460 | 856 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.9% | 19.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 47% |
| city | Homer Glen | Lemont |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Prairie Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.5 vs 66.2).
- •Old Quarry Middle Sch does better on math proficiency (47% vs 43%).
- •Oak Prairie Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 56%).
- •Old Quarry Middle Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.7% vs 28.9%).
- •Oak Prairie Jr High School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 15.3).
- •Old Quarry Middle Sch is the larger school with 856 students compared with 460.
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 Oak Prairie Jr High School better than Old Quarry Middle Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Prairie Jr High School ranks higher (70.5 vs 66.2 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 Oak Prairie Jr High School and Old Quarry Middle Sch?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Homer Glen and Lemont in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oak Prairie Jr High School: 460. Old Quarry Middle Sch: 856. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oak Prairie Jr High School and Old Quarry Middle Sch rank in Illinois?
Oak Prairie Jr High School is 95th of 670 and Old Quarry Middle Sch is 128th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).