Aplington Middle School vs Cisne Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 398 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aplington Middle School
Polo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
114 students
Cisne Middle School
Cisne · Public middle · Grades 5–8
115 students
| Measure | Aplington Middle School Polo, Illinois | Cisne Middle School Cisne, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #307 of 670 | #308 of 670 |
| National rank | #8299 of 15,369 | #8304 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 114 | 115 |
| Enrollment | 114 | 115 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.2% | 40.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 32% |
| city | Polo | Cisne |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (46.9 vs 46.9).
- •Cisne Middle School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Aplington Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Cisne Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.9% vs 48.2%).
- •Cisne Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 14.3).
- •Cisne Middle School is the larger school with 115 students compared with 114.
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 Aplington Middle School better than Cisne Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Aplington Middle School and Cisne Middle School?
About 398 km in a straight line, between Polo and Cisne in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aplington Middle School: 114. Cisne Middle School: 115. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aplington Middle School and Cisne Middle School rank in Illinois?
Aplington Middle School is 307th of 670 and Cisne Middle School is 308th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).