Cooper Middle School vs Willow Grove Early Learning Ctr
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.1 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
Willow Grove Early Learning Ctr
Buffalo Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
360 students
| Measure | Cooper Middle School Buffalo Grove, Illinois | Willow Grove Early Learning Ctr Buffalo Grove, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #277 of 670 | #344 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #7846 of 15,369 | #13120 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 732 | 360 |
| Enrollment | 732 | 360 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56% | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | – |
| Math proficiency | 42% | – |
| city | Buffalo Grove | Buffalo Grove |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willow Grove Early Learning Ctr scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.5 vs 49.0).
- •Cooper Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.3).
- •Cooper Middle School is the larger school with 732 students compared with 360.
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 Willow Grove Early Learning Ctr?
On the Success Index (US), Willow Grove Early Learning Ctr ranks higher (67.5 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 Willow Grove Early Learning Ctr?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Buffalo Grove and Buffalo Grove in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cooper Middle School: 732. Willow Grove Early Learning Ctr: 360. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cooper Middle School and Willow Grove Early Learning Ctr rank in Illinois?
Cooper Middle School is 277th of 670 and Willow Grove Early Learning Ctr is 344th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).