John Deere Middle School vs Prairie Knolls Middle Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 188 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Deere Middle School
Moline · Public middle · Grades 6–8
770 students
Prairie Knolls Middle Sch
Elgin · Public middle · Grades 6–7
770 students
| Measure | John Deere Middle School Moline, Illinois | Prairie Knolls Middle Sch Elgin, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #613 of 670 | #82 of 670 |
| National rank | #13973 of 15,369 | #2880 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–7 |
| Students | 770 | 770 |
| Enrollment | 770 | 770 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.2% | 16.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 50% |
| city | Moline | Elgin |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Knolls Middle Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.3 vs 18.8).
- •Prairie Knolls Middle Sch does better on math proficiency (50% vs 10%).
- •Prairie Knolls Middle Sch does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 19%).
- •Prairie Knolls Middle Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.8% vs 64.2%).
- •John Deere Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 17.5).
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 John Deere Middle School better than Prairie Knolls Middle Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Knolls Middle Sch ranks higher (72.3 vs 18.8 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 John Deere Middle School and Prairie Knolls Middle Sch?
About 188 km in a straight line, between Moline and Elgin in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Deere Middle School: 770. Prairie Knolls Middle Sch: 770. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Deere Middle School and Prairie Knolls Middle Sch rank in Illinois?
John Deere Middle School is 613th of 670 and Prairie Knolls Middle Sch is 82nd of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).