Kelvin Grove Jr High School vs Taft Grade School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kelvin Grove Jr High School
Lockport · Public middle · Grades 4–8
260 students
Taft Grade School
Lockport · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
272 students
| Measure | Kelvin Grove Jr High School Lockport, Illinois | Taft Grade School Lockport, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #215 of 670 | #1251 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #6442 of 15,369 | #34845 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 260 | 272 |
| Enrollment | 260 | 272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.5% | 46.3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 30% |
| city | Lockport | Lockport |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kelvin Grove Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.6 vs 35.7).
- •Kelvin Grove Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 21%).
- •Kelvin Grove Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.5% vs 46.3%).
- •Kelvin Grove Jr High School does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 12.4).
- •Taft Grade School is the larger school with 272 students compared with 260.
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 Kelvin Grove Jr High School better than Taft Grade School?
On the Success Index (US), Kelvin Grove Jr High School ranks higher (55.6 vs 35.7 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 Kelvin Grove Jr High School and Taft Grade School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Lockport and Lockport in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kelvin Grove Jr High School: 260. Taft Grade School: 272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kelvin Grove Jr High School and Taft Grade School rank in Illinois?
Kelvin Grove Jr High School is 215th of 670 and Taft Grade School is 1251st of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).