Capron Elem School vs North Boone Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 6.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Capron Elem School
Capron · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
162 students
North Boone Middle School
Poplar Grove · Public middle · Grades 7–8
233 students
| Measure | Capron Elem School Capron, Illinois | North Boone Middle School Poplar Grove, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1466 of 2,303 | #460 of 670 |
| National rank | #38594 of 50,301 | #11427 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 162 | 233 |
| Enrollment | 162 | 233 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.6% | 41.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 18% |
| city | Capron | Poplar Grove |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Boone Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.4 vs 29.9).
- •Capron Elem School does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 18%).
- •North Boone Middle School does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 24.5%).
- •North Boone Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.6% vs 50.6%).
- •North Boone Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.7).
- •North Boone Middle School is the larger school with 233 students compared with 162.
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 Capron Elem School better than North Boone Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), North Boone Middle School ranks higher (32.4 vs 29.9 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 Capron Elem School and North Boone Middle School?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Capron and Poplar Grove in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capron Elem School: 162. North Boone Middle School: 233. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capron Elem School and North Boone Middle School rank in Illinois?
Capron Elem School is 1466th of 2,303 and North Boone Middle School is 460th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).