Central Middle School vs John A Bannes Elem 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.
Central Middle School
Tinley Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
725 students
John A Bannes Elem School
Tinley Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
421 students
| Measure | Central Middle School Tinley Park, Illinois | John A Bannes Elem School Tinley Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #333 of 670 | #334 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #8823 of 15,369 | #12738 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 725 | 421 |
| Enrollment | 725 | 421 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.4% | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 62% |
| city | Tinley Park | Tinley Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John A Bannes Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.0 vs 44.5).
- •John A Bannes Elem School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 25%).
- •John A Bannes Elem School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 38%).
- •Central Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.2).
- •Central Middle School is the larger school with 725 students compared with 421.
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 John A Bannes Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), John A Bannes Elem School ranks higher (68.0 vs 44.5 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 John A Bannes Elem School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Tinley Park and Tinley Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Middle School: 725. John A Bannes Elem School: 421. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Middle School and John A Bannes Elem School rank in Illinois?
Central Middle School is 333rd of 670 and John A Bannes Elem School is 334th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).