New Berlin Jr High School vs Pleasant Plains Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 15 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Berlin Jr High School
New Berlin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
155 students
Pleasant Plains Middle School
Pleasant Plains · Public middle · Grades 5–8
393 students
| Measure | New Berlin Jr High School New Berlin, Illinois | Pleasant Plains Middle School Pleasant Plains, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #334 of 670 | #329 of 670 |
| National rank | #8831 of 15,369 | #8681 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 155 | 393 |
| Enrollment | 155 | 393 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29% | 11.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| city | New Berlin | Pleasant Plains |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (44.5 vs 45.2).
- •New Berlin Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 30%).
- •Pleasant Plains Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.5% vs 29%).
- •New Berlin Jr High School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.1).
- •Pleasant Plains Middle School is the larger school with 393 students compared with 155.
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 New Berlin Jr High School better than Pleasant Plains Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are New Berlin Jr High School and Pleasant Plains Middle School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between New Berlin and Pleasant Plains in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Berlin Jr High School: 155. Pleasant Plains Middle School: 393. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Berlin Jr High School and Pleasant Plains Middle School rank in Illinois?
New Berlin Jr High School is 334th of 670 and Pleasant Plains Middle School is 329th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).