Holmes Jr High School vs Robert Frost Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holmes Jr High School
Mount Prospect · Public middle · Grades 6–8
459 students
Robert Frost Elem School
Mount Prospect · Public elementary · Grades K–5
359 students
| Measure | Holmes Jr High School Mount Prospect, Illinois | Robert Frost Elem School Mount Prospect, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #433 of 670 | #1471 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #10941 of 15,369 | #38773 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 459 | 359 |
| Enrollment | 459 | 359 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.5% | 74.1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 27% |
| city | Mount Prospect | Mount Prospect |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Holmes Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.6 vs 29.7).
- •Robert Frost Elem School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 20%).
- •Holmes Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 22%).
- •Holmes Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.5% vs 74.1%).
- •Holmes Jr High School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 10.6).
- •Holmes Jr High School is the larger school with 459 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 Holmes Jr High School better than Robert Frost Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Holmes Jr High School ranks higher (34.6 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 Holmes Jr High School and Robert Frost Elem School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Mount Prospect and Mount Prospect in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Holmes Jr High School: 459. Robert Frost Elem School: 359. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Holmes Jr High School and Robert Frost Elem School rank in Illinois?
Holmes Jr High School is 433rd of 670 and Robert Frost Elem School is 1471st of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).