Crystal Lawns Elem School vs Timber Ridge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crystal Lawns Elem School
Joliet · Public elementary · Grades K–5
328 students
Timber Ridge Middle School
Plainfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
885 students
| Measure | Crystal Lawns Elem School Joliet, Illinois | Timber Ridge Middle School Plainfield, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1256 of 2,303 | #270 of 670 |
| National rank | #34944 of 50,301 | #7716 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 328 | 885 |
| Enrollment | 328 | 885 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.6% | 40.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 35% |
| city | Joliet | Plainfield |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Timber Ridge Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.7 vs 35.5).
- •Timber Ridge Middle School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 27%).
- •Timber Ridge Middle School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 22%).
- •Timber Ridge Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.1% vs 47.6%).
- •Crystal Lawns Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.5).
- •Timber Ridge Middle School is the larger school with 885 students compared with 328.
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 Crystal Lawns Elem School better than Timber Ridge Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Timber Ridge Middle School ranks higher (49.7 vs 35.5 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 Crystal Lawns Elem School and Timber Ridge Middle School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Joliet and Plainfield in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crystal Lawns Elem School: 328. Timber Ridge Middle School: 885. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crystal Lawns Elem School and Timber Ridge Middle School rank in Illinois?
Crystal Lawns Elem School is 1256th of 2,303 and Timber Ridge Middle School is 270th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).