Brooks Middle School vs Richard Ira Jones Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 16 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brooks Middle School
Bolingbrook · Public middle · Grades 6–8
850 students
Richard Ira Jones Middle School
Plainfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
851 students
| Measure | Brooks Middle School Bolingbrook, Illinois | Richard Ira Jones Middle School Plainfield, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #283 of 670 | #160 of 670 |
| National rank | #7904 of 15,369 | #4976 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 850 | 851 |
| Enrollment | 850 | 851 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.1% | 22.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 44% |
| city | Bolingbrook | Plainfield |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richard Ira Jones Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.3 vs 48.7).
- •Richard Ira Jones Middle School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 38%).
- •Richard Ira Jones Middle School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 43%).
- •Richard Ira Jones Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.4% vs 61.1%).
- •Brooks Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 15.5).
- •Richard Ira Jones Middle School is the larger school with 851 students compared with 850.
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 Brooks Middle School better than Richard Ira Jones Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Richard Ira Jones Middle School ranks higher (62.3 vs 48.7 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 Brooks Middle School and Richard Ira Jones Middle School?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Bolingbrook and Plainfield in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brooks Middle School: 850. Richard Ira Jones Middle School: 851. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brooks Middle School and Richard Ira Jones Middle School rank in Illinois?
Brooks Middle School is 283rd of 670 and Richard Ira Jones Middle School is 160th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).