St Joseph Middle School vs Westchester Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 195 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
Westchester Middle School
Westchester · Public middle · Grades 6–8
324 students
| Measure | St Joseph Middle School Saint Joseph, Illinois | Westchester Middle School Westchester, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #118 of 670 | #353 of 670 |
| National rank | #3927 of 15,369 | #9416 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 325 | 324 |
| Enrollment | 325 | 324 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.8% | 48.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 20% |
| city | Saint Joseph | Westchester |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St Joseph Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.4 vs 41.9).
- •St Joseph Middle School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 20%).
- •St Joseph Middle School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 42%).
- •St Joseph Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.8% vs 48.8%).
- •Westchester Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.1).
- •St Joseph Middle School is the larger school with 325 students compared with 324.
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 Westchester Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), St Joseph Middle School ranks higher (67.4 vs 41.9 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 Westchester Middle School?
About 195 km in a straight line, between Saint Joseph and Westchester in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
St Joseph Middle School: 325. Westchester Middle School: 324. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do St Joseph Middle School and Westchester Middle School rank in Illinois?
St Joseph Middle School is 118th of 670 and Westchester Middle School is 353rd of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).