Early Learning Center vs Gemini Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Early Learning Center
Des Plaines · Public other · Grades PK–PK
290 students
Gemini Middle School
Niles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,111 students
| Measure | Early Learning Center Des Plaines, Illinois | Gemini Middle School Niles, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #338 of 670 |
| National rank | – | #9081 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 290 | 1,111 |
| Enrollment | 290 | 1,111 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 60.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 42% |
| Math proficiency | – | 33% |
| city | Des Plaines | Niles |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gemini Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 18.1).
- •Gemini Middle School is the larger school with 1,111 students compared with 290.
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 Early Learning Center better than Gemini Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Early Learning Center and Gemini Middle School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Des Plaines and Niles in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Early Learning Center: 290. Gemini Middle School: 1,111. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Early Learning Center and Gemini Middle School rank in Illinois?
Early Learning Center is unranked and Gemini Middle School is 338th of 670 among other schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).