Orenic Intermediate School vs Wesmere Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orenic Intermediate School
Plainfield · Public middle · Grades 5–6
812 students
Wesmere Elementary School
Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
544 students
| Measure | Orenic Intermediate School Plainfield, Illinois | Wesmere Elementary School Plainfield, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #224 of 670 | #1116 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #6661 of 15,369 | #32301 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 812 | 544 |
| Enrollment | 812 | 544 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.8% | 44.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 26% |
| city | Plainfield | Plainfield |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orenic Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.5 vs 39.5).
- •Orenic Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 26%).
- •Orenic Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 32%).
- •Wesmere Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.3% vs 48.8%).
- •Orenic Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.1).
- •Orenic Intermediate School is the larger school with 812 students compared with 544.
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 Orenic Intermediate School better than Wesmere Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Orenic Intermediate School ranks higher (54.5 vs 39.5 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 Orenic Intermediate School and Wesmere Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Plainfield and Plainfield in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Orenic Intermediate School: 812. Wesmere Elementary School: 544. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Orenic Intermediate School and Wesmere Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Orenic Intermediate School is 224th of 670 and Wesmere Elementary School is 1116th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).