John F Kennedy Middle Sch vs Lakewood Falls Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John F Kennedy Middle Sch
Plainfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
912 students
Lakewood Falls Elem School
Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
543 students
| Measure | John F Kennedy Middle Sch Plainfield, Illinois | Lakewood Falls Elem School Plainfield, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #184 of 670 | #1120 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #5756 of 15,369 | #32344 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 912 | 543 |
| Enrollment | 912 | 543 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.2% | 51.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 30% |
| city | Plainfield | Plainfield |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John F Kennedy Middle Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.7 vs 39.4).
- •John F Kennedy Middle Sch does better on math proficiency (46% vs 30%).
- •John F Kennedy Middle Sch does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 36%).
- •John F Kennedy Middle Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.2% vs 51.2%).
- •Lakewood Falls Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.2).
- •John F Kennedy Middle Sch is the larger school with 912 students compared with 543.
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 Middle Sch better than Lakewood Falls Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), John F Kennedy Middle Sch ranks higher (58.7 vs 39.4 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 Middle Sch and Lakewood Falls Elem School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Plainfield and Plainfield in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F Kennedy Middle Sch: 912. Lakewood Falls Elem School: 543. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F Kennedy Middle Sch and Lakewood Falls Elem School rank in Illinois?
John F Kennedy Middle Sch is 184th of 670 and Lakewood Falls Elem School is 1120th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).