Prairie Point Elem School vs Thompson Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Prairie Point Elem School
Oswego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
455 students
Thompson Jr High School
Oswego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
832 students
| Measure | Prairie Point Elem School Oswego, Illinois | Thompson Jr High School Oswego, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #634 of 2,303 | #417 of 670 |
| National rank | #20918 of 50,301 | #10675 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 455 | 832 |
| Enrollment | 455 | 832 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.1% | 42.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 30% |
| city | Oswego | Oswego |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Point Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.1 vs 35.9).
- •Prairie Point Elem School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 30%).
- •Prairie Point Elem School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 33%).
- •Prairie Point Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.1% vs 42.1%).
- •Prairie Point Elem School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.0).
- •Thompson Jr High School is the larger school with 832 students compared with 455.
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 Prairie Point Elem School better than Thompson Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Point Elem School ranks higher (56.1 vs 35.9 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 Prairie Point Elem School and Thompson Jr High School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Oswego and Oswego in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Prairie Point Elem School: 455. Thompson Jr High School: 832. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Prairie Point Elem School and Thompson Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Prairie Point Elem School is 634th of 2,303 and Thompson Jr High School is 417th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).