Kennedy Middle School vs Pleasant Plains Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 278 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kennedy Middle School
Rockford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
393 students
Pleasant Plains Middle School
Pleasant Plains · Public middle · Grades 5–8
393 students
| Measure | Kennedy Middle School Rockford, Illinois | Pleasant Plains Middle School Pleasant Plains, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #637 of 670 | #329 of 670 |
| National rank | #14650 of 15,369 | #8681 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 393 | 393 |
| Enrollment | 393 | 393 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.3% | 11.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 7% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 3% | 32% |
| city | Rockford | Pleasant Plains |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pleasant Plains Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.2 vs 14.4).
- •Pleasant Plains Middle School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 3%).
- •Pleasant Plains Middle School does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 7%).
- •Pleasant Plains Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.5% vs 90.3%).
- •Kennedy Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.1).
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 Kennedy Middle School better than Pleasant Plains Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Pleasant Plains Middle School ranks higher (45.2 vs 14.4 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 Kennedy Middle School and Pleasant Plains Middle School?
About 278 km in a straight line, between Rockford and Pleasant Plains in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kennedy Middle School: 393. Pleasant Plains Middle School: 393. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kennedy Middle School and Pleasant Plains Middle School rank in Illinois?
Kennedy Middle School is 637th of 670 and Pleasant Plains Middle School is 329th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).