Apollo Elem School vs Springman Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Apollo Elem School
Des Plaines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
536 students
Springman Middle School
Glenview · Public middle · Grades 6–8
811 students
| Measure | Apollo Elem School Des Plaines, Illinois | Springman Middle School Glenview, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1348 of 2,303 | #84 of 670 |
| National rank | #36412 of 50,301 | #2939 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 536 | 811 |
| Enrollment | 536 | 811 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.3% | 26.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 51% |
| city | Des Plaines | Glenview |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Springman Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.0 vs 33.2).
- •Springman Middle School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 31%).
- •Springman Middle School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 26%).
- •Springman Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.8% vs 68.3%).
- •Apollo Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 11.6).
- •Springman Middle School is the larger school with 811 students compared with 536.
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 Apollo Elem School better than Springman Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Springman Middle School ranks higher (72.0 vs 33.2 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 Apollo Elem School and Springman Middle School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Des Plaines and Glenview in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Apollo Elem School: 536. Springman Middle School: 811. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Apollo Elem School and Springman Middle School rank in Illinois?
Apollo Elem School is 1348th of 2,303 and Springman Middle School is 84th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).