Emge Junior High School vs PLT Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 348 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emge Junior High School
Belleville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
146 students
PLT Middle School
Prophetstown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
148 students
| Measure | Emge Junior High School Belleville, Illinois | PLT Middle School Prophetstown, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #484 of 670 | #250 of 670 |
| National rank | #11828 of 15,369 | #7317 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 146 | 148 |
| Enrollment | 146 | 148 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.8% | 70.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 32% |
| city | Belleville | Prophetstown |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •PLT Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.5 vs 30.5).
- •PLT Middle School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 12%).
- •PLT Middle School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 37%).
- •Emge Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.8% vs 70.9%).
- •PLT Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.3).
- •PLT Middle School is the larger school with 148 students compared with 146.
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 Emge Junior High School better than PLT Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), PLT Middle School ranks higher (51.5 vs 30.5 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 Emge Junior High School and PLT Middle School?
About 348 km in a straight line, between Belleville and Prophetstown in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emge Junior High School: 146. PLT Middle School: 148. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emge Junior High School and PLT Middle School rank in Illinois?
Emge Junior High School is 484th of 670 and PLT Middle School is 250th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).