Nelson Ridge School vs Spencer Pointe
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.3 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 Pointe
New Lenox · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
437 students
| Measure | Nelson Ridge School New Lenox, Illinois | Spencer Pointe New Lenox, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #137 of 670 | #487 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #4359 of 15,369 | #17314 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 1–3 |
| Students | 432 | 437 |
| Enrollment | 432 | 437 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.1% | 8.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 57% |
| city | New Lenox | New Lenox |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nelson Ridge School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.1 vs 61.3).
- •Spencer Pointe does better on math proficiency (57% vs 51%).
- •Nelson Ridge School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 47%).
- •Spencer Pointe does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.2% vs 11.1%).
- •Spencer Pointe does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 19.6).
- •Spencer Pointe is the larger school with 437 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 Pointe?
On the Success Index (US), Nelson Ridge School ranks higher (65.1 vs 61.3 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 Nelson Ridge School and Spencer Pointe?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between New Lenox and New Lenox in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nelson Ridge School: 432. Spencer Pointe: 437. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nelson Ridge School and Spencer Pointe rank in Illinois?
Nelson Ridge School is 137th of 670 and Spencer Pointe is 487th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).