Veterans Memorial Middle Sch vs Prairie Jr High School
Veterans Memorial Middle Sch has a higher overall rating of 7.6/10 compared to 6.7/10. In math proficiency, Prairie Jr High School leads at 30.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Veterans Memorial Middle Sch
Blue Island, IL
7.6/10
Middle School6th – 8th
350 students
Prairie Jr High School
Alsip, IL
6.7/10
Middle School7th – 8th
336 students
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| Metric | Veterans Memorial Middle Sch | Prairie Jr High School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.6 / 10 | 6.7 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 5.5 | 6.9 |
| Growth Score | 8.7 | 7.2 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 89.4% | 53.6% |
| Environment Score | 8.7 | 5.7 |
| State Rank | #880 of 3,814 | #1,646 of 3,814 |
| State Percentile | 77th | 57th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Veterans Memorial Middle Sch | Prairie Jr High School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 7.0% | 30.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 26.0% | 49.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Veterans Memorial Middle Sch | Prairie Jr High School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 7th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 350 | 336 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 10.9:1 | 14.0:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 89.4% | 53.6% |
| District | Cook County SD 130 | Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn SD 126 |
| City | Blue Island | Alsip |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Blue Island (60406) | Alsip (60803) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $59,502 | $66,555 |
| Median Home Value | $166,000 | $200,600 |
| Median Rent | $1,081 | $1,113 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 18.4% | 21.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 17.9% | 10.8% |
| Avg Commute | 27 min | 29 min |