John Kennedy Middle Grade School vs Proegler School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Kennedy Middle Grade School
Kankakee · Public elementary · Grades 2–6
519 students
Proegler School
Kankakee · Public other · Grades PK–PK
466 students
| Measure | John Kennedy Middle Grade School Kankakee, Illinois | Proegler School Kankakee, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #2247 of 2,303 | – |
| National rank | #49432 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades 2–6 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 519 | 466 |
| Enrollment | 519 | 466 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.1% | 84.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 31.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | – |
| Math proficiency | 14% | – |
| city | Kankakee | Kankakee |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Proegler School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.3% vs 92.1%).
- •John Kennedy Middle Grade School does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 31.1).
- •John Kennedy Middle Grade School is the larger school with 519 students compared with 466.
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 Kennedy Middle Grade School better than Proegler School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are John Kennedy Middle Grade School and Proegler School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Kankakee and Kankakee in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Kennedy Middle Grade School: 519. Proegler School: 466. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Kennedy Middle Grade School and Proegler School rank in Illinois?
John Kennedy Middle Grade School is 2247th of 2,303 and Proegler School is unranked among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).