John F Kennedy Elem School vs Parkside Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John F Kennedy Elem School
Spring Valley · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
632 students
Parkside Middle School
Peru · Public middle · Grades 5–8
372 students
| Measure | John F Kennedy Elem School Spring Valley, Illinois | Parkside Middle School Peru, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1391 of 2,303 | #371 of 670 |
| National rank | #37102 of 50,301 | #9775 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 632 | 372 |
| Enrollment | 632 | 372 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.9% | 54.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 20% |
| city | Spring Valley | Peru |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkside Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.2 vs 32.2).
- •John F Kennedy Elem School does better on math proficiency (23% vs 20%).
- •Parkside Middle School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 31%).
- •Parkside Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.6% vs 60.9%).
- •Parkside Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 12.9).
- •John F Kennedy Elem School is the larger school with 632 students compared with 372.
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 F Kennedy Elem School better than Parkside Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Parkside Middle School ranks higher (40.2 vs 32.2 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 F Kennedy Elem School and Parkside Middle School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Spring Valley and Peru in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F Kennedy Elem School: 632. Parkside Middle School: 372. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F Kennedy Elem School and Parkside Middle School rank in Illinois?
John F Kennedy Elem School is 1391st of 2,303 and Parkside Middle School is 371st of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).