Best middle schools in Plainfield SD 202 (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 7 schools in Plainfield SD 202, Illinois. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Illinois.
- 171Heritage Grove Middle SchoolPlainfield · Public Middle51% Math proficiency · 841 students
- 262Richard Ira Jones Middle SchoolPlainfield · Public Middle44% Math proficiency · 851 students
- 359John F Kennedy Middle SchPlainfield · Public Middle46% Math proficiency · 912 students
- 451Indian Trail Middle SchoolPlainfield · Public Middle38% Math proficiency · 520 students
- 550Timber Ridge Middle SchoolPlainfield · Public Middle35% Math proficiency · 885 students
- 648Aux Sable Middle SchJoliet · Public Middle35% Math proficiency · 844 students
- 747Drauden Point Middle SchoolPlainfield · Public Middle30% Math proficiency · 658 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heritage Grove Middle School Plainfield · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 70.8 Top 25% | 51% Math proficiency | 841 |
| 2 | Richard Ira Jones Middle School Plainfield · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 62.3 Top 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 851 |
| 3 | John F Kennedy Middle Sch Plainfield · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 58.7 Top 50% | 46% Math proficiency | 912 |
| 4 | Indian Trail Middle School Plainfield · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 51.4 Top 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 520 |
| 5 | Timber Ridge Middle School Plainfield · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 49.7 Top 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 885 |
| 6 | Aux Sable Middle Sch Joliet · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 48.2 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 844 |
| 7 | Drauden Point Middle School Plainfield · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 47.3 Lower 50% | 30% Math proficiency | 658 |
Heritage Grove Middle School in Plainfield leads the 2025 list of middle schools in Plainfield SD 202 with a Success Index (US) of 70.8. Of the 7 schools shown, 7 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Illinois middle schools rankings, every school on the Plainfield SD 202 page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best middle school in Plainfield SD 202?
Heritage Grove Middle School in Plainfield, Illinois ranks first among middle schools in Plainfield SD 202 with a Success Index (US) of 70.8 out of 100 (Enrollment: 841).
How are middle schools in Plainfield SD 202 ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.