Sangamon Valley Middle School vs Western Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 163 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sangamon Valley Middle School
Illiopolis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
145 students
Western Jr High School
Kinderhook · Public middle · Grades 6–8
146 students
| Measure | Sangamon Valley Middle School Illiopolis, Illinois | Western Jr High School Kinderhook, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #382 of 670 | #474 of 670 |
| National rank | #10052 of 15,369 | #11682 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 145 | 146 |
| Enrollment | 145 | 146 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.8% | 55.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 17% |
| city | Illiopolis | Kinderhook |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sangamon Valley Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.0 vs 31.3).
- •Sangamon Valley Middle School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Sangamon Valley Middle School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Western Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.5% vs 62.8%).
- •Sangamon Valley Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 14.6).
- •Western Jr High School is the larger school with 146 students compared with 145.
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 Sangamon Valley Middle School better than Western Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Sangamon Valley Middle School ranks higher (39.0 vs 31.3 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 Sangamon Valley Middle School and Western Jr High School?
About 163 km in a straight line, between Illiopolis and Kinderhook in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sangamon Valley Middle School: 145. Western Jr High School: 146. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sangamon Valley Middle School and Western Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Sangamon Valley Middle School is 382nd of 670 and Western Jr High School is 474th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).