King Middle Grade School vs Mark Twain Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King Middle Grade School
Kankakee · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
385 students
Mark Twain Primary School
Kankakee · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
192 students
| Measure | King Middle Grade School Kankakee, Illinois | Mark Twain Primary School Kankakee, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2283 of 2,303 | #2234 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #49914 of 50,301 | #49308 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–6 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 385 | 192 |
| Enrollment | 385 | 192 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.3% | 93.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 10% |
| city | Kankakee | Kankakee |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mark Twain Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (10.6 vs 7.8).
- •King Middle Grade School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 10%).
- •King Middle Grade School does better on reading proficiency (18% vs 10%).
- •Mark Twain Primary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.8% vs 94.3%).
- •Mark Twain Primary School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 20.3).
- •King Middle Grade School is the larger school with 385 students compared with 192.
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 King Middle Grade School better than Mark Twain Primary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mark Twain Primary School ranks higher (10.6 vs 7.8 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 King Middle Grade School and Mark Twain Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Kankakee and Kankakee in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
King Middle Grade School: 385. Mark Twain Primary School: 192. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do King Middle Grade School and Mark Twain Primary School rank in Illinois?
King Middle Grade School is 2283rd of 2,303 and Mark Twain Primary School is 2234th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).