Creekside Elementary School vs John F Kennedy Middle Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Creekside Elementary School
Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
472 students
John F Kennedy Middle Sch
Plainfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
912 students
| Measure | Creekside Elementary School Plainfield, Illinois | John F Kennedy Middle Sch Plainfield, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1023 of 2,303 | #184 of 670 |
| National rank | #29797 of 50,301 | #5756 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 472 | 912 |
| Enrollment | 472 | 912 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47% | 35.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 46% |
| city | Plainfield | Plainfield |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John F Kennedy Middle Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.7 vs 43.2).
- •John F Kennedy Middle Sch does better on math proficiency (46% vs 26%).
- •John F Kennedy Middle Sch does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 39%).
- •John F Kennedy Middle Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.2% vs 47%).
- •Creekside Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 15.2).
- •John F Kennedy Middle Sch is the larger school with 912 students compared with 472.
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 Creekside Elementary School better than John F Kennedy Middle Sch?
On the Success Index (US), John F Kennedy Middle Sch ranks higher (58.7 vs 43.2 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 Creekside Elementary School and John F Kennedy Middle Sch?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Plainfield and Plainfield in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Creekside Elementary School: 472. John F Kennedy Middle Sch: 912. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Creekside Elementary School and John F Kennedy Middle Sch rank in Illinois?
Creekside Elementary School is 1023rd of 2,303 and John F Kennedy Middle Sch is 184th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).