Churchill Elem School vs Plank Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 186 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Churchill Elem School
Oswego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
425 students
Plank Junior High
Oswego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
595 students
| Measure | Churchill Elem School Oswego, Illinois | Plank Junior High Oswego, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #605 of 2,303 | #301 of 670 |
| National rank | #20313 of 50,301 | #8196 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 425 | 595 |
| Enrollment | 425 | 595 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.1% | 36.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 27% |
| city | Oswego | Oswego |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Churchill Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.9 vs 47.5).
- •Churchill Elem School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 27%).
- •Churchill Elem School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 39%).
- •Churchill Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.1% vs 36.8%).
- •Plank Junior High does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 14.2).
- •Plank Junior High is the larger school with 595 students compared with 425.
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 Churchill Elem School better than Plank Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Churchill Elem School ranks higher (56.9 vs 47.5 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 Churchill Elem School and Plank Junior High?
About 186 m in a straight line, between Oswego and Oswego in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Churchill Elem School: 425. Plank Junior High: 595. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Churchill Elem School and Plank Junior High rank in Illinois?
Churchill Elem School is 605th of 2,303 and Plank Junior High is 301st of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).