Barnsdale Road School vs S E Gross Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barnsdale Road School
La Grange Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
308 students
S E Gross Middle School
Brookfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
498 students
| Measure | Barnsdale Road School La Grange Park, Illinois | S E Gross Middle School Brookfield, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #75 of 2,303 | #141 of 670 |
| National rank | #3674 of 50,301 | #4405 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 308 | 498 |
| Enrollment | 308 | 498 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 66% |
| Math proficiency | – | 41% |
| city | La Grange Park | Brookfield |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barnsdale Road School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.4 vs 64.9).
- •Barnsdale Road School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.8).
- •S E Gross Middle School is the larger school with 498 students compared with 308.
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 Barnsdale Road School better than S E Gross Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Barnsdale Road School ranks higher (82.4 vs 64.9 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 Barnsdale Road School and S E Gross Middle School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between La Grange Park and Brookfield in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barnsdale Road School: 308. S E Gross Middle School: 498. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barnsdale Road School and S E Gross Middle School rank in Illinois?
Barnsdale Road School is 75th of 2,303 and S E Gross Middle School is 141st of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).