Milne Grove Elem School vs Taft Grade School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Milne Grove Elem School
Lockport · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
233 students
Taft Grade School
Lockport · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
272 students
| Measure | Milne Grove Elem School Lockport, Illinois | Taft Grade School Lockport, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1008 of 2,303 | #1251 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #29602 of 50,301 | #34845 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 233 | 272 |
| Enrollment | 233 | 272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.1% | 46.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 30% |
| city | Lockport | Lockport |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Milne Grove Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.5 vs 35.7).
- •Milne Grove Elem School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 30%).
- •Milne Grove Elem School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 21%).
- •Milne Grove Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.1% vs 46.3%).
- •Taft Grade School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 12.9).
- •Taft Grade School is the larger school with 272 students compared with 233.
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 Milne Grove Elem School better than Taft Grade School?
On the Success Index (US), Milne Grove Elem School ranks higher (43.5 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 Milne Grove Elem School and Taft Grade School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Lockport and Lockport in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Milne Grove Elem School: 233. Taft Grade School: 272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Milne Grove Elem School and Taft Grade School rank in Illinois?
Milne Grove Elem School is 1008th of 2,303 and Taft Grade School is 1251st of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).