Cooper Middle School vs Glenside Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 27 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cooper Middle School
Buffalo Grove · Public middle · Grades 6–8
732 students
Glenside Middle School
Glendale Heights · Public middle · Grades 5–8
732 students
| Measure | Cooper Middle School Buffalo Grove, Illinois | Glenside Middle School Glendale Heights, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #277 of 670 | #247 of 670 |
| National rank | #7846 of 15,369 | #7279 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 732 | 732 |
| Enrollment | 732 | 732 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56% | 54.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 30% |
| city | Buffalo Grove | Glendale Heights |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glenside Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.6 vs 49.0).
- •Cooper Middle School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 30%).
- •Glenside Middle School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 43%).
- •Glenside Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.1% vs 56%).
- •Glenside Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.1).
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 Cooper Middle School better than Glenside Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Glenside Middle School ranks higher (51.6 vs 49.0 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 Cooper Middle School and Glenside Middle School?
About 27 km in a straight line, between Buffalo Grove and Glendale Heights in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cooper Middle School: 732. Glenside Middle School: 732. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cooper Middle School and Glenside Middle School rank in Illinois?
Cooper Middle School is 277th of 670 and Glenside Middle School is 247th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).