Indian Grove Elem School vs River Trails Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Indian Grove Elem School
Mount Prospect · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
435 students
River Trails Middle School
Mount Prospect · Public middle · Grades 6–8
508 students
| Measure | Indian Grove Elem School Mount Prospect, Illinois | River Trails Middle School Mount Prospect, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #219 of 2,303 | #186 of 670 |
| National rank | #9045 of 50,301 | #5766 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 435 | 508 |
| Enrollment | 435 | 508 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.3% | 30.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 41% |
| city | Mount Prospect | Mount Prospect |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Indian Grove Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.3 vs 58.7).
- •Indian Grove Elem School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 41%).
- •Indian Grove Elem School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 44%).
- •Indian Grove Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.3% vs 30.3%).
- •River Trails Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.1).
- •River Trails Middle School is the larger school with 508 students compared with 435.
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 Indian Grove Elem School better than River Trails Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Indian Grove Elem School ranks higher (73.3 vs 58.7 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 Indian Grove Elem School and River Trails Middle School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Mount Prospect and Mount Prospect in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Indian Grove Elem School: 435. River Trails Middle School: 508. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Indian Grove Elem School and River Trails Middle School rank in Illinois?
Indian Grove Elem School is 219th of 2,303 and River Trails Middle School is 186th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).