Franklin Elementary School vs Gemini Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Elementary School
Park Ridge · Public elementary · Grades K–5
535 students
Gemini Middle School
Niles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,111 students
| Measure | Franklin Elementary School Park Ridge, Illinois | Gemini Middle School Niles, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #230 of 2,303 | #338 of 670 |
| National rank | #9375 of 50,301 | #9081 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 535 | 1,111 |
| Enrollment | 535 | 1,111 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 60.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 33% |
| city | Park Ridge | Niles |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.8 vs 43.4).
- •Franklin Elementary School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 33%).
- •Franklin Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 42%).
- •Gemini Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.0).
- •Gemini Middle School is the larger school with 1,111 students compared with 535.
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 Franklin Elementary School better than Gemini Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Elementary School ranks higher (72.8 vs 43.4 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 Franklin Elementary School and Gemini Middle School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Park Ridge and Niles in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Elementary School: 535. Gemini Middle School: 1,111. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Elementary School and Gemini Middle School rank in Illinois?
Franklin Elementary School is 230th of 2,303 and Gemini Middle School is 338th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).