Woodland Elementary vs Woodland Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Woodland Elementary
Gages Lake · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
1,386 students
Woodland Middle School
Gurnee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,541 students
| Measure | Woodland Elementary Gages Lake, Illinois | Woodland Middle School Gurnee, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #636 of 2,303 | #272 of 670 |
| National rank | #20938 of 50,301 | #7738 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 1–3 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,386 | 1,541 |
| Enrollment | 1,386 | 1,541 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.7% | 37.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 37% |
| city | Gages Lake | Gurnee |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Woodland Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.1 vs 49.6).
- •Woodland Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 37%).
- •Woodland Elementary does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 35%).
- •Woodland Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.8% vs 44.7%).
- •Woodland Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.2).
- •Woodland Middle School is the larger school with 1,541 students compared with 1,386.
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 Woodland Elementary better than Woodland Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Woodland Elementary ranks higher (56.1 vs 49.6 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 Woodland Elementary and Woodland Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Gages Lake and Gurnee in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Woodland Elementary: 1,386. Woodland Middle School: 1,541. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Woodland Elementary and Woodland Middle School rank in Illinois?
Woodland Elementary is 636th of 2,303 and Woodland Middle School is 272nd of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).