Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center vs Jefferson Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center
Ford Heights · Public middle · Grades 5–8
156 students
Jefferson Elem School
Chicago Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
157 students
| Measure | Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center Ford Heights, Illinois | Jefferson Elem School Chicago Heights, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #641 of 670 | #2098 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #14699 of 15,369 | #47584 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 156 | 157 |
| Enrollment | 156 | 157 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.7% | 92.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 6% |
| city | Ford Heights | Chicago Heights |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.1 vs 13.9).
- •Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center does better on math proficiency (17% vs 6%).
- •Jefferson Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.4% vs 98.7%).
- •Jefferson Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.2).
- •Jefferson Elem School is the larger school with 157 students compared with 156.
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 Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center better than Jefferson Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Elem School ranks higher (15.1 vs 13.9 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 Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center and Jefferson Elem School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Ford Heights and Chicago Heights in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center: 156. Jefferson Elem School: 157. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center and Jefferson Elem School rank in Illinois?
Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center is 641st of 670 and Jefferson Elem School is 2098th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).