Drauden Point Middle School vs Ridge Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 301 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Drauden Point Middle School
Plainfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
658 students
Ridge Elementary School
Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
481 students
| Measure | Drauden Point Middle School Plainfield, Illinois | Ridge Elementary School Plainfield, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #303 of 670 | #635 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #8226 of 15,369 | #20920 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 658 | 481 |
| Enrollment | 658 | 481 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36% | 38.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 37% |
| city | Plainfield | Plainfield |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridge Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.1 vs 47.3).
- •Ridge Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 30%).
- •Ridge Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 42%).
- •Drauden Point Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36% vs 38.9%).
- •Ridge Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.7).
- •Drauden Point Middle School is the larger school with 658 students compared with 481.
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 Drauden Point Middle School better than Ridge Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ridge Elementary School ranks higher (56.1 vs 47.3 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 Drauden Point Middle School and Ridge Elementary School?
About 301 m in a straight line, between Plainfield and Plainfield in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Drauden Point Middle School: 658. Ridge Elementary School: 481. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Drauden Point Middle School and Ridge Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Drauden Point Middle School is 303rd of 670 and Ridge Elementary School is 635th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).