Pleasant Plains Middle School vs U S Grant Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pleasant Plains Middle School
Pleasant Plains · Public middle · Grades 5–8
393 students
U S Grant Middle School
Springfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
498 students
| Measure | Pleasant Plains Middle School Pleasant Plains, Illinois | U S Grant Middle School Springfield, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #329 of 670 | #566 of 670 |
| National rank | #8681 of 15,369 | #13239 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 393 | 498 |
| Enrollment | 393 | 498 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.5% | 72.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 10% |
| city | Pleasant Plains | Springfield |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pleasant Plains Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.2 vs 23.0).
- •Pleasant Plains Middle School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 10%).
- •Pleasant Plains Middle School does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 19%).
- •Pleasant Plains Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.5% vs 72.1%).
- •U S Grant Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 15.1).
- •U S Grant Middle School is the larger school with 498 students compared with 393.
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 Pleasant Plains Middle School better than U S Grant Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Pleasant Plains Middle School ranks higher (45.2 vs 23.0 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 Pleasant Plains Middle School and U S Grant Middle School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Pleasant Plains and Springfield in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pleasant Plains Middle School: 393. U S Grant Middle School: 498. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pleasant Plains Middle School and U S Grant Middle School rank in Illinois?
Pleasant Plains Middle School is 329th of 670 and U S Grant Middle School is 566th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).