Limestone Middle Sch vs Taft Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 7.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Limestone Middle Sch
Kankakee · Public middle · Grades 5–8
468 students
Taft Primary School
Kankakee · Public elementary · Grades K–3
316 students
| Measure | Limestone Middle Sch Kankakee, Illinois | Taft Primary School Kankakee, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #212 of 670 | #1808 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #6371 of 15,369 | #44061 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 468 | 316 |
| Enrollment | 468 | 316 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.5% | 91.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 30% |
| city | Kankakee | Kankakee |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Limestone Middle Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.9 vs 21.3).
- •Limestone Middle Sch does better on math proficiency (32% vs 30%).
- •Limestone Middle Sch does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 30%).
- •Limestone Middle Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.5% vs 91.1%).
- •Limestone Middle Sch does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.8).
- •Limestone Middle Sch is the larger school with 468 students compared with 316.
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 Limestone Middle Sch better than Taft Primary School?
On the Success Index (US), Limestone Middle Sch ranks higher (55.9 vs 21.3 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 Limestone Middle Sch and Taft Primary School?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Kankakee and Kankakee in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Limestone Middle Sch: 468. Taft Primary School: 316. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Limestone Middle Sch and Taft Primary School rank in Illinois?
Limestone Middle Sch is 212th of 670 and Taft Primary School is 1808th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).