Mannheim Middle School vs Prairie Knolls Middle Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 42 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mannheim Middle School
Melrose Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
768 students
Prairie Knolls Middle Sch
Elgin · Public middle · Grades 6–7
770 students
| Measure | Mannheim Middle School Melrose Park, Illinois | Prairie Knolls Middle Sch Elgin, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #457 of 670 | #82 of 670 |
| National rank | #11377 of 15,369 | #2880 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–7 |
| Students | 768 | 770 |
| Enrollment | 768 | 770 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.4% | 16.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 50% |
| city | Melrose Park | Elgin |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Knolls Middle Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.3 vs 32.6).
- •Prairie Knolls Middle Sch does better on math proficiency (50% vs 17%).
- •Prairie Knolls Middle Sch does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 34%).
- •Prairie Knolls Middle Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.8% vs 65.4%).
- •Mannheim Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 17.5).
- •Prairie Knolls Middle Sch is the larger school with 770 students compared with 768.
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 Mannheim Middle School better than Prairie Knolls Middle Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Knolls Middle Sch ranks higher (72.3 vs 32.6 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 Mannheim Middle School and Prairie Knolls Middle Sch?
About 42 km in a straight line, between Melrose Park and Elgin in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mannheim Middle School: 768. Prairie Knolls Middle Sch: 770. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mannheim Middle School and Prairie Knolls Middle Sch rank in Illinois?
Mannheim Middle School is 457th of 670 and Prairie Knolls Middle Sch is 82nd of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).