Bonnie McBeth Learning Ctr vs Richard Ira Jones 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.
Bonnie McBeth Learning Ctr
Plainfield · Public other · Grades PK–PK
757 students
Richard Ira Jones Middle School
Plainfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
851 students
| Measure | Bonnie McBeth Learning Ctr Plainfield, Illinois | Richard Ira Jones Middle School Plainfield, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #160 of 670 |
| National rank | – | #4976 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 757 | 851 |
| Enrollment | 757 | 851 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.3% | 22.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 53% |
| Math proficiency | – | 44% |
| city | Plainfield | Plainfield |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richard Ira Jones Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.4% vs 35.3%).
- •Richard Ira Jones Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 18.9).
- •Richard Ira Jones Middle School is the larger school with 851 students compared with 757.
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 Bonnie McBeth Learning Ctr better than Richard Ira Jones 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 Bonnie McBeth Learning Ctr and Richard Ira Jones Middle School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Plainfield and Plainfield in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bonnie McBeth Learning Ctr: 757. Richard Ira Jones Middle School: 851. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bonnie McBeth Learning Ctr and Richard Ira Jones Middle School rank in Illinois?
Bonnie McBeth Learning Ctr is unranked and Richard Ira Jones Middle School is 160th of 670 among other schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).