Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center vs Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Cntr
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.1 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
Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Cntr
Ford Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
306 students
| Measure | Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center Ford Heights, Illinois | Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Cntr Ford Heights, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #641 of 670 | #2255 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #14699 of 15,369 | #49537 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 156 | 306 |
| Enrollment | 156 | 306 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.7% | 95.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 25.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 27% |
| city | Ford Heights | Ford Heights |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.9 vs 9.7).
- •Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Cntr does better on math proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Cntr does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.8% vs 98.7%).
- •Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 25.5).
- •Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Cntr is the larger school with 306 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 Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Cntr?
On the Success Index (US), Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center ranks higher (13.9 vs 9.7 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 Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Cntr?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Ford Heights and Ford Heights in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center: 156. Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Cntr: 306. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center and Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Cntr rank in Illinois?
Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center is 641st of 670 and Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Cntr is 2255th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).