Barrington Middle Sch Station vs Grove Avenue Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barrington Middle Sch Station
Barrington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
886 students
Grove Avenue Elem School
Barrington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
511 students
| Measure | Barrington Middle Sch Station Barrington, Illinois | Grove Avenue Elem School Barrington, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #101 of 670 | #45 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #3355 of 15,369 | #2356 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 886 | 511 |
| Enrollment | 886 | 511 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.4% | 16.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 72% |
| city | Barrington | Barrington |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grove Avenue Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.2 vs 69.9).
- •Grove Avenue Elem School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 50%).
- •Grove Avenue Elem School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 52%).
- •Grove Avenue Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.6% vs 19.4%).
- •Barrington Middle Sch Station does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.8).
- •Barrington Middle Sch Station is the larger school with 886 students compared with 511.
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 Barrington Middle Sch Station better than Grove Avenue Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Grove Avenue Elem School ranks higher (85.2 vs 69.9 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 Barrington Middle Sch Station and Grove Avenue Elem School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Barrington and Barrington in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barrington Middle Sch Station: 886. Grove Avenue Elem School: 511. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barrington Middle Sch Station and Grove Avenue Elem School rank in Illinois?
Barrington Middle Sch Station is 101st of 670 and Grove Avenue Elem School is 45th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).