Cooper Middle School vs Joyce Kilmer Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.8 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
Joyce Kilmer Elem School
Buffalo Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–5
590 students
| Measure | Cooper Middle School Buffalo Grove, Illinois | Joyce Kilmer Elem School Buffalo Grove, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #277 of 670 | #1518 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #7846 of 15,369 | #39527 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 732 | 590 |
| Enrollment | 732 | 590 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56% | 71.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 30% |
| city | Buffalo Grove | Buffalo Grove |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cooper Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.0 vs 28.5).
- •Cooper Middle School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 30%).
- •Cooper Middle School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 26%).
- •Cooper Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56% vs 71.2%).
- •Cooper Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.7).
- •Cooper Middle School is the larger school with 732 students compared with 590.
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 Joyce Kilmer Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Cooper Middle School ranks higher (49.0 vs 28.5 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 Cooper Middle School and Joyce Kilmer Elem School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Buffalo Grove and Buffalo Grove in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cooper Middle School: 732. Joyce Kilmer Elem School: 590. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cooper Middle School and Joyce Kilmer Elem School rank in Illinois?
Cooper Middle School is 277th of 670 and Joyce Kilmer Elem School is 1518th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).