Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center vs Rickover Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 3.8 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
Rickover Jr High School
Sauk Village · Public middle · Grades 6–8
371 students
| Measure | Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center Ford Heights, Illinois | Rickover Jr High School Sauk Village, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #641 of 670 | #640 of 670 |
| National rank | #14699 of 15,369 | #14673 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 156 | 371 |
| Enrollment | 156 | 371 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.7% | 51.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 24.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 8% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 0.5% |
| city | Ford Heights | Sauk Village |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (13.9 vs 14.2).
- •Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center does better on math proficiency (17% vs 0.5%).
- •Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 8%).
- •Rickover Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.5% vs 98.7%).
- •Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 24.7).
- •Rickover Jr High School is the larger school with 371 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 Rickover Jr High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center and Rickover Jr High School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Ford Heights and Sauk Village in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center: 156. Rickover Jr High School: 371. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center and Rickover Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center is 641st of 670 and Rickover Jr High School is 640th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).