Nelson Ridge School vs Spencer Crossing
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nelson Ridge School
New Lenox · Public middle · Grades 4–6
432 students
Spencer Crossing
New Lenox · Public middle · Grades 4–6
544 students
| Measure | Nelson Ridge School New Lenox, Illinois | Spencer Crossing New Lenox, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #137 of 670 | #111 of 670 |
| National rank | #4359 of 15,369 | #3809 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 432 | 544 |
| Enrollment | 432 | 544 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.1% | 7.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 53% |
| city | New Lenox | New Lenox |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spencer Crossing scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.9 vs 65.1).
- •Spencer Crossing does better on math proficiency (53% vs 51%).
- •Spencer Crossing does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 56%).
- •Spencer Crossing does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.2% vs 11.1%).
- •Nelson Ridge School does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 21.8).
- •Spencer Crossing is the larger school with 544 students compared with 432.
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 Nelson Ridge School better than Spencer Crossing?
On the Success Index (US), Spencer Crossing ranks higher (67.9 vs 65.1 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 Nelson Ridge School and Spencer Crossing?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between New Lenox and New Lenox in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nelson Ridge School: 432. Spencer Crossing: 544. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nelson Ridge School and Spencer Crossing rank in Illinois?
Nelson Ridge School is 137th of 670 and Spencer Crossing is 111th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).