Aux Sable Middle Sch vs Ridge Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aux Sable Middle Sch
Joliet · Public middle · Grades 6–8
844 students
Ridge Elementary School
Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
481 students
| Measure | Aux Sable Middle Sch Joliet, Illinois | Ridge Elementary School Plainfield, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #289 of 670 | #635 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #8032 of 15,369 | #20920 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 844 | 481 |
| Enrollment | 844 | 481 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.5% | 38.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 37% |
| city | Joliet | Plainfield |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridge Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.1 vs 48.2).
- •Ridge Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 35%).
- •Ridge Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 42%).
- •Aux Sable Middle Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.5% vs 38.9%).
- •Ridge Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.1).
- •Aux Sable Middle Sch is the larger school with 844 students compared with 481.
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 Aux Sable Middle Sch better than Ridge Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ridge Elementary School ranks higher (56.1 vs 48.2 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 Aux Sable Middle Sch and Ridge Elementary School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Joliet and Plainfield in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aux Sable Middle Sch: 844. Ridge Elementary School: 481. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aux Sable Middle Sch and Ridge Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Aux Sable Middle Sch is 289th of 670 and Ridge Elementary School is 635th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).