Friendship Jr High School vs Robert Frost Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Friendship Jr High School
Des Plaines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
633 students
Robert Frost Elem School
Mount Prospect · Public elementary · Grades K–5
359 students
| Measure | Friendship Jr High School Des Plaines, Illinois | Robert Frost Elem School Mount Prospect, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #367 of 670 | #1471 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #9695 of 15,369 | #38773 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 633 | 359 |
| Enrollment | 633 | 359 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.5% | 74.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 27% |
| city | Des Plaines | Mount Prospect |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Friendship Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.5 vs 29.7).
- •Friendship Jr High School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 27%).
- •Friendship Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 22%).
- •Friendship Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.5% vs 74.1%).
- •Robert Frost Elem School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 10.7).
- •Friendship Jr High School is the larger school with 633 students compared with 359.
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 Friendship Jr High School better than Robert Frost Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Friendship Jr High School ranks higher (40.5 vs 29.7 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 Friendship Jr High School and Robert Frost Elem School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Des Plaines and Mount Prospect in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Friendship Jr High School: 633. Robert Frost Elem School: 359. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Friendship Jr High School and Robert Frost Elem School rank in Illinois?
Friendship Jr High School is 367th of 670 and Robert Frost Elem School is 1471st of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).