Central Road Elem School vs Plum Grove Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Road Elem School
Rolling Meadows · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
620 students
Plum Grove Middle School
Rolling Meadows · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,128 students
| Measure | Central Road Elem School Rolling Meadows, Illinois | Plum Grove Middle School Rolling Meadows, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #558 of 2,303 | #62 of 670 |
| National rank | #19105 of 50,301 | #2396 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 620 | 1,128 |
| Enrollment | 620 | 1,128 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.3% | 14.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 64% |
| city | Rolling Meadows | Rolling Meadows |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plum Grove Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.8 vs 58.6).
- •Plum Grove Middle School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 53%).
- •Plum Grove Middle School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 46%).
- •Central Road Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.3% vs 14.9%).
- •Plum Grove Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 17.7).
- •Plum Grove Middle School is the larger school with 1,128 students compared with 620.
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 Road Elem School better than Plum Grove Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Plum Grove Middle School ranks higher (74.8 vs 58.6 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 Road Elem School and Plum Grove Middle School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Rolling Meadows and Rolling Meadows in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Road Elem School: 620. Plum Grove Middle School: 1,128. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Road Elem School and Plum Grove Middle School rank in Illinois?
Central Road Elem School is 558th of 2,303 and Plum Grove Middle School is 62nd of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).