East Prairie Middle School vs Villa Grove Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Prairie Middle School
Tuscola · Public middle · Grades 5–8
271 students
Villa Grove Jr High School
Villa Grove · Public middle · Grades 7–8
95 students
| Measure | East Prairie Middle School Tuscola, Illinois | Villa Grove Jr High School Villa Grove, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #279 of 670 | #561 of 670 |
| National rank | #7873 of 15,369 | #13199 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 271 | 95 |
| Enrollment | 271 | 95 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.8% | 54.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 12% |
| city | Tuscola | Villa Grove |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Prairie Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.9 vs 23.2).
- •East Prairie Middle School does better on math proficiency (19% vs 12%).
- •East Prairie Middle School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 22%).
- •East Prairie Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.8% vs 54.7%).
- •East Prairie Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 15.8).
- •East Prairie Middle School is the larger school with 271 students compared with 95.
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 East Prairie Middle School better than Villa Grove Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), East Prairie Middle School ranks higher (48.9 vs 23.2 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 East Prairie Middle School and Villa Grove Jr High School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Tuscola and Villa Grove in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Prairie Middle School: 271. Villa Grove Jr High School: 95. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Prairie Middle School and Villa Grove Jr High School rank in Illinois?
East Prairie Middle School is 279th of 670 and Villa Grove Jr High School is 561st of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).