Chippewa Middle School vs River Trails Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chippewa Middle School
Des Plaines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
652 students
River Trails Middle School
Mount Prospect · Public middle · Grades 6–8
508 students
| Measure | Chippewa Middle School Des Plaines, Illinois | River Trails Middle School Mount Prospect, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #172 of 670 | #186 of 670 |
| National rank | #5387 of 15,369 | #5766 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 652 | 508 |
| Enrollment | 652 | 508 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58% | 30.3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 41% |
| city | Des Plaines | Mount Prospect |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chippewa Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.4 vs 58.7).
- •River Trails Middle School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 39%).
- •Chippewa Middle School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 44%).
- •River Trails Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.3% vs 58%).
- •Chippewa Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 11.8).
- •Chippewa Middle School is the larger school with 652 students compared with 508.
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 Chippewa Middle School better than River Trails Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Chippewa Middle School ranks higher (60.4 vs 58.7 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 Chippewa Middle School and River Trails Middle School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Des Plaines and Mount Prospect in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chippewa Middle School: 652. River Trails Middle School: 508. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chippewa Middle School and River Trails Middle School rank in Illinois?
Chippewa Middle School is 172nd of 670 and River Trails Middle School is 186th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).