Centennial Elem School vs Plano Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 312 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centennial Elem School
Plano · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
351 students
Plano Middle School
Plano · Public middle · Grades 7–8
358 students
| Measure | Centennial Elem School Plano, Illinois | Plano Middle School Plano, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1396 of 2,303 | #481 of 670 |
| National rank | #37141 of 50,301 | #11811 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 2–3 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 351 | 358 |
| Enrollment | 351 | 358 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.8% | 57.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 18% |
| city | Plano | Plano |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Centennial Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.1 vs 30.6).
- •Centennial Elem School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 18%).
- •Plano Middle School does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 17%).
- •Centennial Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.8% vs 57.3%).
- •Plano Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 12.5).
- •Plano Middle School is the larger school with 358 students compared with 351.
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 Centennial Elem School better than Plano Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Centennial Elem School ranks higher (32.1 vs 30.6 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 Centennial Elem School and Plano Middle School?
About 312 m in a straight line, between Plano and Plano in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centennial Elem School: 351. Plano Middle School: 358. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centennial Elem School and Plano Middle School rank in Illinois?
Centennial Elem School is 1396th of 2,303 and Plano Middle School is 481st of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).