Central Middle School vs Prairie View Grade School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 8.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Middle School
Burlington · Public middle · Grades 8–8
418 students
Prairie View Grade School
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
615 students
| Measure | Central Middle School Burlington, Illinois | Prairie View Grade School Elgin, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #58 of 670 | #275 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #2228 of 15,369 | #10897 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 8–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 418 | 615 |
| Enrollment | 418 | 615 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.5% | 16.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 58% |
| city | Burlington | Elgin |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.7 vs 70.6).
- •Central Middle School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 58%).
- •Central Middle School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 61%).
- •Prairie View Grade School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.3% vs 16.5%).
- •Prairie View Grade School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 19.0).
- •Prairie View Grade School is the larger school with 615 students compared with 418.
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 Central Middle School better than Prairie View Grade School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Middle School ranks higher (75.7 vs 70.6 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 Central Middle School and Prairie View Grade School?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Burlington and Elgin in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Middle School: 418. Prairie View Grade School: 615. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Middle School and Prairie View Grade School rank in Illinois?
Central Middle School is 58th of 670 and Prairie View Grade School is 275th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).