St Joseph Middle School vs Urbana Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph Middle School
Saint Joseph · Public middle · Grades 5–8
325 students
Urbana Middle School
Urbana · Public middle · Grades 6–8
877 students
| Measure | St Joseph Middle School Saint Joseph, Illinois | Urbana Middle School Urbana, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #118 of 670 | #581 of 670 |
| National rank | #3927 of 15,369 | #13474 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 325 | 877 |
| Enrollment | 325 | 877 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.8% | 75.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 14% |
| city | Saint Joseph | Urbana |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St Joseph Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.4 vs 21.8).
- •St Joseph Middle School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 14%).
- •St Joseph Middle School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 18%).
- •St Joseph Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.8% vs 75.4%).
- •Urbana Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.1).
- •Urbana Middle School is the larger school with 877 students compared with 325.
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 St Joseph Middle School better than Urbana Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), St Joseph Middle School ranks higher (67.4 vs 21.8 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 St Joseph Middle School and Urbana Middle School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Saint Joseph and Urbana in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
St Joseph Middle School: 325. Urbana Middle School: 877. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do St Joseph Middle School and Urbana Middle School rank in Illinois?
St Joseph Middle School is 118th of 670 and Urbana Middle School is 581st of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).