Crete-Monee Middle School vs Francis Granger Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 61 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crete-Monee Middle School
University Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,002 students
Francis Granger Middle School
Aurora · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,011 students
| Measure | Crete-Monee Middle School University Park, Illinois | Francis Granger Middle School Aurora, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #503 of 670 | #102 of 670 |
| National rank | #12180 of 15,369 | #3459 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,002 | 1,011 |
| Enrollment | 1,002 | 1,011 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65% | 20.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 52% |
| city | University Park | Aurora |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Francis Granger Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.5 vs 28.6).
- •Francis Granger Middle School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 10%).
- •Francis Granger Middle School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 30%).
- •Francis Granger Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.2% vs 65%).
- •Crete-Monee Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 14.0).
- •Francis Granger Middle School is the larger school with 1,011 students compared with 1,002.
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 Crete-Monee Middle School better than Francis Granger Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Francis Granger Middle School ranks higher (69.5 vs 28.6 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 Crete-Monee Middle School and Francis Granger Middle School?
About 61 km in a straight line, between University Park and Aurora in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crete-Monee Middle School: 1,002. Francis Granger Middle School: 1,011. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crete-Monee Middle School and Francis Granger Middle School rank in Illinois?
Crete-Monee Middle School is 503rd of 670 and Francis Granger Middle School is 102nd of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).