Friendship Jr High School vs Terrace Elem 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.
Friendship Jr High School
Des Plaines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
633 students
Terrace Elem School
Des Plaines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
206 students
| Measure | Friendship Jr High School Des Plaines, Illinois | Terrace Elem School Des Plaines, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #367 of 670 | #351 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #9695 of 15,369 | #13245 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 633 | 206 |
| Enrollment | 633 | 206 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.5% | 39.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 7.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 52% |
| city | Des Plaines | Des Plaines |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Terrace Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.3 vs 40.5).
- •Terrace Elem School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 28%).
- •Terrace Elem School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 39%).
- •Terrace Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.8% vs 61.5%).
- •Terrace Elem School does better on students per teacher (7.1 vs 10.7).
- •Friendship Jr High School is the larger school with 633 students compared with 206.
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 Terrace Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Terrace Elem School ranks higher (67.3 vs 40.5 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 Friendship Jr High School and Terrace Elem School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Des Plaines and Des Plaines in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Friendship Jr High School: 633. Terrace Elem School: 206. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Friendship Jr High School and Terrace Elem School rank in Illinois?
Friendship Jr High School is 367th of 670 and Terrace Elem School is 351st of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).