Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center vs Strassburg Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.5 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
Strassburg Elem
Sauk Village · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
406 students
| Measure | Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center Ford Heights, Illinois | Strassburg Elem Sauk Village, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #641 of 670 | #1851 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #14699 of 15,369 | #44748 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 156 | 406 |
| Enrollment | 156 | 406 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.7% | 55.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 11% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 3% |
| city | Ford Heights | Sauk Village |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Strassburg Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.2 vs 13.9).
- •Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center does better on math proficiency (17% vs 3%).
- •Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 11%).
- •Strassburg Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.9% vs 98.7%).
- •Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.6).
- •Strassburg Elem is the larger school with 406 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 Strassburg Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Strassburg Elem ranks higher (20.2 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 Strassburg Elem?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Ford Heights and Sauk Village in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center: 156. Strassburg Elem: 406. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center and Strassburg Elem rank in Illinois?
Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center is 641st of 670 and Strassburg Elem is 1851st of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).